High Explosive (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, High Explosive is an action and drama film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 63 minutes. “Two TNT Men... and a girl who's dynamite!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike Douglas (Barry Sullivan), owner of a nitroglycerin concern hires his old friend "Buzz" Mitchell (Chester Morris), a race-driver of midget-auto cars who has been banned from racing, to go to work hauling nitro. "Buzz" makes a play for Connie Baker (Jean Parker), Mike's secretary and girlfriend, and also for Doris Lynch (Barbara Lynn), fiancée of Connie's younger brother, Jimmy ('Rand Brooks'), and gets Jimmy to replace him on a dangerous nitro haul and Jimmy, of course, has an accident and gets killed. But "Buzz" finds a way to redeem himself. The hard way.
Who’s in it. High Explosive stars Chester Morris as Buzz Mitchell, Jean Parker as Connie Baker, Barry Sullivan as Mike Douglas and Ralph Sanford as Squinchy Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, High Explosive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Explosive page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Explosive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Explosive (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for High Explosive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is High Explosive worth watching?
- High Explosive holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Explosive?
- High Explosive stars Chester Morris, Jean Parker, Barry Sullivan, Ralph Sanford and Rand Brooks.
- When was High Explosive released?
- High Explosive was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.