Racial tension flares up among an ex-cop, a bigot and a black entertainer who band together to rob a bank.
thief, ex-convict, entertainer, girlfriend, police chief, wife, dark, gritty, gripping, new york state, bank, new york city, heist, racism, escape, greed, dangerous assignment, fall, wretched excess, temptation, pursuit, 1950s
Director Robert Wise has drawn fine performances from his players. It is the most sustained acting Belafonte has done. Ryan makes the flesh crawl as the fanatical bigot.
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