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Mystery crime film

High Tide (1947): Cast

High Tide (1947) movie poster

High Tide is a 1947 mystery crime film directed by John Reinhardt, starring Regis Toomey as Inspector O'Haffey, Franklyn Farnum and Francis Ford. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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High Tide (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
John Reinhardt
Genres
Mystery , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is High Tide About?

The premise of High Tide without spoilers.

A car accident traps two men inside a car near the water. With the tide coming in, they discuss the circumstances that led up to the accident.

High Tide Themes & Keywords

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  • car crash
  • private investigator
  • intimidation
  • briefcase
  • taxi driver
  • pacific coast highway
  • murder investigation
  • managing editor
  • gangster boss
  • based on story
  • framing story
  • newspaper owner
+38 more
  • vendetta
  • car driven off a cliff
  • trapped in a car wreck
  • pinned under a car
  • injured driver
  • told in flashback
  • life insurance beneficiary
  • framed for murder
  • crooked newspaper editor
  • sensationalism
  • excution by gas chamber
  • gold digger
  • union station los angeles
  • bus station locker
  • beach house
  • incriminating note found in pocket
  • unrequited love
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • red herring
  • stool pigeon
  • taken hostage
  • beating victim
  • secret file
  • fall guy
  • switched briefcase
  • attempted murder
  • vengeful man
  • sword cane
  • suicide
  • gangster crime
  • whodunnit mystery
  • psychological drama
  • hard boiled fiction
  • live action
  • driving at night
  • telegram
  • handwritten letter
  • arm sling
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Cast & crew

High Tide Cast & Characters

Regis Toomey leads the cast as Inspector O'Haffey, with Franklyn Farnum and Francis Ford as Pop Garrow. Directed by John Reinhardt; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in High Tide

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From the director

More from John Reinhardt

More films directed by John Reinhardt: Mailman Mueller, Chicago Calling, Open Secret and For You I Die.

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FAQ

High Tide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of High Tide, each answered in a sentence.

How long is High Tide?

High Tide runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was High Tide released?

High Tide was released on September 13, 1947.

Who directed High Tide?

High Tide was directed by John Reinhardt.

More films by John Reinhardt

Who is in the cast of High Tide?

High Tide stars Regis Toomey as Inspector O'Haffey, Franklyn Farnum and Francis Ford as Pop Garrow, among 14 credited actors.

Does High Tide have a post-credit scene?

No. High Tide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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