High Explosive (film)

High Explosive is a 1943 American drama film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Maxwell Shane and Howard J. Green for Pine-Thomas Productions. The film stars Chester Morris, Jean Parker, Barry Sullivan, Ralph Sanford, Rand Brooks and Dick Purcell. The film was released on March 27, 1943, by Paramount Pictures.

Cast

 * Chester Morris as Buzz Mitchell
 * Jean Parker as Connie Baker
 * Barry Sullivan as Mike Douglas
 * Ralph Sanford as Squinchy Andrews
 * Rand Brooks as Jimmy Baker
 * Dick Purcell as Dave
 * Barbara Lynn as Doris Lynch
 * Allan Bryon as Joe

Production
The film was based on a story by Joseph Hoffman, You Can't Live Forever. Pine-Thomas Productions purchased it in April 1942 as a vehicle for Chester Morris.

The film was also known as Nitro Trucks Howard Green wrote the script and Jean Parker was signed to costar.

Filming started in August 1942. The film gave an early role to Barry Sullivan. It was retitled High Explosive by December 1942.