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Year
1947
Runtime
99 min.
Director
Henry Hathaway
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller, Film-Noir
Rating *
7.5
Votes *
4,809
Checks
1,220
Favs
72
Dislikes
9
Favs/checks
5.9% (1:17)
Favs/dislikes
8:1
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  1. ClassicLady's avatar

    ClassicLady

    Widmark was so creepy in this that he sends chills down my spine. Victor Mature plays his role with such tenderness that you really start to love him. Good movie. 11 years 4 months ago
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    MrE2Me

    A few things set this noir apart from the rest. The character of Nick Bianco (played with a touching humanity by Victor Mature) is a father of two little girls, and is willing to break one of the biggest "rules" among criminals to be with them. It's not often you see such a real, vulnerable man in films like these. Richard Widmark makes his extremely memorable screen debut as the totally psychotic Tommy Udo (whose favorite word is "squirt"). Even wheelchair-bound old ladies aren't safe when he's around. Finally, the presence of the ever-lovely Coleen Gray (also seen in Kubrick's "The Killing" and "Nightmare Alley") rounds out the solid cast. Recommended for those who enjoy noirs that stray from the beaten path. 13 years 7 months ago
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  1. This movie ranks #26 in 101 Gangster Movies You Must See Before You Die
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  2. This movie ranks #36 in TSPDT's 100 Essential Noir Films
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  3. This movie ranks #36 in TSPDT's 1,000 Noir Films
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  4. This movie ranks #346 in David Thomson's Have You Seen?
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  5. This movie ranks #358 in Emma Beare's 501 Must-See Movies
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