The adopted daughter of gambler, Al Draper, is found murdered in a hotel room. Draper is dissatisfied with the handling of the case by the district attorney and sets out to work the case himself.
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school detective yarns where the lead character is more desperate than he is tough, yeah, watch it. It’s got that snappy, fast-talking energy that makes these older movies move quick. If you’re looking for a polished crime thriller with big production value, move along. This one f...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Rowland V. Lee
Wilfred Lucas
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school detective yarns where the lead character is more desperate than he is tough, yeah, watch it. It’s got that snappy, fast-talking energy that makes these older movies move quick. If you’re looking for a polished crime thriller with big production value, move along. This one feels like it was filmed on a shoestring and a prayer, but that’s kind of why it’s charming. George M. Cohan carries the whole thing on his back. He plays Al Draper with this weird..."
George M. Cohan, Garrett Graham
United States
