Highway 301

Highway 301

The whole blazing story of the Tri-State murder mob!

1950 · 83 min · ★ 6.4 · Crime

The "Tri-State" gang goes on a successful bank robbing streak causing local authorities to turn up the heat on the daring career criminals.

Directed by Andrew L. Stone · Written by Andrew L. Stone

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Cast

Steve Cochran George Legenza
Virginia Grey Mary Simms
Gaby André Lee Fontaine (as Gaby Andre)
Edmon Ryan Detective Sgt. Truscott / Narrator
Robert Webber William "Bill" Phillips
Wally Cassell Robert "Bobby" Mais
Aline Towne Madeline Welton
Richard Egan Herbie Brooks
Edward Norris Noyes, Gang Driver
William P. Lane Jr. Maryland Governor William P. Lane Jr.
John S. Battle Virginia Governor John S. Battle
W. Kerr Scott North Carolina Governor W. Kerr Scott

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