Quicksand (1950): Mickey Rooney & Peter Lorre | English - Full Movie

Plunge into the shadowy depths of Quicksand (1950), a gripping film noir where Mickey Rooney’s everyman mechanic, Dan Brady, spirals into a cesspool of crime over a stolen $20. Seduced by femme fatale Vera (Jeanne Cagney) and hunted by Peter Lorre’s sinister arcade creep, Dan’s desperate schemes unravel on Santa Monica’s seedy pier. Packed with betrayal, blackmail, and moral decay, this dark thriller delivers a raw, suspenseful ride for noir fans. Stream Quicksand now for a classic tale of greed and doom.

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Chapters:
0:00 - The Wrong Turn
Mickey Rooney’s Dan Brady, a down-on-his-luck mechanic, eyes a quick fix for his cash woes. A stolen $20 from the register sparks a descent into Santa Monica’s shadowy underbelly

13:15 - Femme Fatale’s Grip
Dan’s fling with sultry Vera (Jeanne Cagney) twists into a trap. Her seductive whispers push him deeper into crime, plotting a jewelry heist to cover his tracks.

26:30 - Lorre’s Creeping Shadow
Peter Lorre’s slimy Nick slinks into the frame, running a crooked arcade. His blackmail tightens the noose around Dan, turning every move into a desperate gamble.

39:45 - Heist Gone Sour
Dan’s plan to rob a safe crumbles under pressure. Sweat-soaked and cornered, he navigates a neon-lit pier where trust is a luxury he can’t afford.

53:00 - Running from Fate
On the lam, Dan’s world shrinks to dark alleys and fleeting hopes. Cops close in, and Vera’s loyalty frays, leaving him to face the cost of his sins.

1:06:20 - The Final Fall
In a heart-pounding climax, Dan confronts his demons on the rain-slicked coast. Will he outrun his past, or sink forever in the quicksand of greed?

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