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High Sierra
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movie poster for the classic 1941 film High Sierra, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino. The film is a significant entry in the gangster genre and an early example of film noir, known for solidifying Bogart's status as a leading man.
Key Information

Title: High Sierra
Release Date: January 23, 1941
Main Stars: Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart
Director: Raoul Walsh
Plot: The story follows an aging, notorious thief named Roy Earle (Bogart), who is released from prison and recruited for "one last big heist" at a California resort. While planning the job, he meets Marie (Lupino), a woman who falls for him, but Earle is preoccupied with a longing for a simpler life and a tragic love for another woman. The botched heist leads to a dramatic, fatal confrontation with the law in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Significance: The film is widely considered the breakthrough role that propelled Humphrey Bogart from a supporting actor to an A-list star. It also features a strong performance by Ida Lupino, who received top billing on the initial release posters.
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