description High Sierra Overview
High Sierra is a classic 1941 American crime film exploring themes of ambition and betrayal within the rugged California landscape. Roy Earle, a skilled thief, enlists the help of Marie Garson to pull off an ambitious jewel heist. The story highlights the dangers inherent in criminal enterprise and features strong performances relevant for viewers interested in suspenseful drama and 1940s film noir. It appeals particularly to fans of crime cinema and historical thrillers.
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info High Sierra Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1941 |
help High Sierra FAQ
Why is High Sierra important for Humphrey Bogart?
High Sierra gave Bogart one of his first major sympathetic gangster roles as Roy Earle, also called Mad Dog Earle. Released in 1941, it helped move him toward the leading-man status he soon confirmed in The Maltese Falcon.
Who plays Marie in High Sierra?
Ida Lupino plays Marie Garson, the former taxi dancer who becomes close to Roy Earle during the planned jewel robbery. Lupino received top billing over Bogart in the Warner Bros. release.
Where does the heist in High Sierra take place?
The plot centers on a jewel robbery at a resort in California's Sierra Nevada. Parts of Raoul Walsh's film were shot around Whitney Portal near Mount Whitney, giving the finale its rugged mountain setting.
Was High Sierra based on a novel?
Yes. The film was adapted from W.R. Burnett's novel, with the screenplay credited to Burnett and John Huston. The same source later inspired the western Colorado Territory and the 1955 remake I Died a Thousand Times.
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