Two detectives trail the source of a counterfeit $50 bill. They meet baritone singer, Adia Kuznetzoff, Ben King, a Hollywood director, Jack Powell the black-faced ambidextrous drummer and hear torch singer Carolyn Marsh.
Look, if you’re looking for a tight, high-stakes thriller, keep walking. Fifty Dollar Bill is one of those movies that feels like it was put together by someone who had a bunch of musical acts they really wanted to film, and a crime story they just kind of scribbled on a napkin to bridge the gaps. Is it worth your tim...
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"Look, if you’re looking for a tight, high-stakes thriller, keep walking. Fifty Dollar Bill is one of those movies that feels like it was put together by someone who had a bunch of musical acts they really wanted to film, and a crime story they just kind of scribbled on a napkin to bridge the gaps. Is it worth your time? Only if you have a soft spot for vintage oddities. If you’re allergic to 1930s-style pacing or can’t stand it when a movie stops dead for a musical number, stay away. Far away. ..."
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