Hugh Drummond goes broke living too high and turns to crime in order to pay his bills..
If you’re looking for a reason to watch Captain Swagger today, it’s probably because you have a soft spot for that specific brand of 1920s arrogance. It’s a movie for people who like to look at art deco sets and men who spend way too much time adjusting their cuffs. If you’re looking for a tight, gritty crime thriller,...
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Edward H. Griffith
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"If you’re looking for a reason to watch Captain Swagger today, it’s probably because you have a soft spot for that specific brand of 1920s arrogance. It’s a movie for people who like to look at art deco sets and men who spend way too much time adjusting their cuffs. If you’re looking for a tight, gritty crime thriller, you’re going to be disappointed. This is a movie about vibes, mostly, and whether or not you can tolerate Rod La Rocque’s incredibly smug face for seventy minutes. The whole thin..."
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