@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A crime reporter writes book to expose names and methods of the criminal leaders. He is held on a charge after refusing to explain how he got his information, but is released and helps to expose the syndicate.
Quick Stats
4.8
TMDB Rating
6
Votes
1h 15m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorLew Landers
WriterRaymond L. Schrock
CinematographyJames S. Brown Jr.
ComposerWalter Greene
Produced by
PRC
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Leo Carrillo
Anthony Charles 'Tony' Marlow
Tom Neal
Jim Riley
Martha Tilton
Betty Van Cleve, aka Betty Egan
Lionel Atwill
Pat Coyle
Grant Mitchell
Wayne Clark
Sheldon Leonard
Capt. Ferrone
Harry Shannon
Police Commissioner Collins
Danny Morton
Bugs Kelley aka Mike Egan
Virginia Vale
Trixie Waters
Don Beddoe
Deputy District Attorney Dixon
George Meeker
Barry North
R
Rod Rogers
Henchman Val Lucas
E
Ed Cronley
Sgt. Hayes
Jack Gordon
Jud Stecker
M
Monk Friedman
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