Plot
1954 film by John Ireland
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Why Watch This
John Ireland’s lone directorial effort captures a gritty post‑war America where ambition and desperation collide. With Roger Corman delivering a surprisingly nuanced turn as a restless drifter, the film offers a raw look at crime’s seductive pull in a small‑town setting.
Best For
Classic noir fans, 50s drama lovers, Crime film enthusiasts, B‑movie collectors, Film history buffs
The CinePearl Take
While the script is lean, Dorothy Malone shines as the hardened, yet vulnerable, love interest whose motives keep you guessing. The pacing is deliberately measured, allowing the tension of each heist to build without cheap thrills. Ireland’s direction leans into stark black‑and‑white cinematography, emphasizing the moral shadows that dominate the characters’ lives. Overall, it’s a modest but compelling snapshot of mid‑century American crime storytelling.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- John Ireland
- Cast
- Roger Corman, Dorothy Malone, Iris Adrian, Bruno VeSota, Snub Pollard, John Ireland
- Writer
- Jerome Odlum, Roger Corman
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- Released
- 01 Nov 1954
- Language
- English
- Country
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- IMDb
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