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The New York Times calls it "a pip of a melodrama" and calls this role "Victor Mature's best character".
DVD Talk says, "the whole cast -including Karl Malden in a billed bit part- does strong work here" and closes with this: "a film noir classic. Richard Widmark's gleeful psychopath is iconic and unforgettable, while Victor Mature's soulful lead performance proves he was more than just a handsome beefcake. Highly Recommended." Rotten Tomatoes has a critics rating of 86%.
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One of my favorites. I just love Richard Widmark.
ReplyDeleteHe's wild in this one, isn't he!
DeleteVictor Mature, now that's an actor I haven't seen in a while! It sounds like a great film too, the plot sounds full of suspense - perfect 😁. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of it until I came across it on some list somewhere. Mature was 86 when he died back in 1999, and his last theater film was in 1979. I hadn't realized his active years ended so long ago! His last role was, appropriately enough, in the 1984 tv movie Samson and Delilah.
DeleteA great film and fantastic actors. Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes, that cast! :)
DeleteI like Karl Malden so I need to check out this film. If I've seen it before it doesn't ring a bell. Wishing you a fantastic 2019 filled with lots of love, peace and happiness. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI had never seen it before but am glad I found it :)
DeleteI wish I had time to watch this, but you can probably tell, I'm running far behind right now. See you for T, I hope.
ReplyDeleteIt's a busy day for you :) but the video will probably be around a while if you wanna save it for later :) I'm headed over for T now, while I'm watching the Rose Bowl parade :)
DeleteI have always liked a bad guy turned good story. With all the shooting they both lived--LOL! Now that has changed in today's movies. At least I assume he lived and she meant she got him for more than that short while--LOL! ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm assuming he survived, and I'm not sure how I feel about this happy ending lol
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