Storyline

When mobster Walt Radak tries to trick independent trucker Steve Randall into transporting stolen furs, Steve alerts the police, and Walt's young brother Al is caught and held for a cop-killing. When ruthless Radak tries to extort Steve's help in clearing Al, Steve and his young wife flee for their lives, only to find that the police are also in pursuit. With every man's hand against them, Steve and Anne must repeatedly abandon their temporary refuges. Finally, one midnight, the showdown...—Rod Crawford

Plot Keywords

physician, gunshot wound, folklore, gunfight, music band, police station, aunt niece relationship, pregnancy, time, little boy, warehouse, auto mechanic, paranoia, police arrest, criminal gang, punched in the face, brother brother relationship, revolver, beating, toy gun

Short Review

One of Anthony Mann's more stylish film noir entries. Raymond Burr's screen presence as a villain is always amazing. Add to that some long shadows and swinging overhead lamps and you can add anything else you like. Not as hard-hitting as "Raw Deal" but it's in the same ballpark.

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Streaming Service

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