Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1949-01-18

Languageen

Runtime1h 8m

Production

Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions

4.7(3)

•1949•1h 8m

Dynamite

"A HIGH-EXPLOSIVE THRILLER OF MEN WHO COUNT THEIR LIVES IN MINUTES!"

Overview

Two members of a dynamite crew--a rugged veteran and a young college drop-out--finds themselves at odds regarding safety precautions for their co-workers.

Director

William H. Pine

Writing & Screenplay

Cinematography

Ellis W. Carter

Principal Cast

17 credited

William Gargan

William Gargan"Gunner" Peterson

Richard Crane

Richard CraneJohnny Brown

Virginia Welles

Virginia WellesMary

Irving Bacon

Irving BaconJake

Douglass Dumbrille

Douglass DumbrilleHank Gibbons

Mary Newton

Mary NewtonNellie Brown

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson"Hard Rock" Mason

Phil Arnold

Phil ArnoldPhotographer (uncredited)

Paul Bryar

Paul BryarChristmas Party Guest (uncredited)

Lane Chandler

Lane ChandlerAggressive Motorist (uncredited)

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