Plot
1945 film by Max Nosseck
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Why Watch This
Max Nosseck’s “Dillinger” delivers a hard‑boiled, fast‑paced glimpse into the infamous bank robber’s final days, anchored by Lawrence Tierney’s ferocious, no‑holds‑barred turn as the titular outlaw. The film’s stark black‑and‑white cinematography and snappy dialogue capture the gritty spirit of 1940s crime noir.
Best For
Film noir fans, Crime drama lovers, 1940s cinema enthusiasts, Classic B‑movie buffs, History geeks, Fans of gangster biopics
The CinePearl Take
Tierney’s performance is the engine that drives “Dillington” forward—his raw intensity makes Dillinger feel both charismatic and terrifying. Nosseck keeps the narrative brisk, never lingering long enough for the story to feel sluggish, while the supporting cast (especially Elisha Cook Jr.) adds texture to the underworld tableau. Though the budget shows, the film’s unapologetic edge and period details give it a lingering, gritty charm that outshines many higher‑profile contemporaries.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Max Nosseck
- Cast
- Elsa Janssen, Jack Mulhall, Elisha Cook Jr., Ernest Whitman, Marc Lawrence, Anne Jeffreys, Victor Kilian, Lawrence Tierney, Ludwig Stössel, Edmund Lowe, Eduardo Ciannelli
- Writer
- Philip Yordan
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- Released
- 01 Jan 1945
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
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