The title refers to the government's plan at the time for putting an end to a lucrative racket, kidnapping. When Hudson and Norris enter a country house to get out of the rain it turns out to be a kidnapper hideout.
Alright, so look, if you’re a fan of those old-timey thrillers, the ones where everyone wears suits and the stakes feel incredibly high even without a huge budget, then *Show Them No Mercy!* is probably right up your alley. It’s a tight, fast little movie that dives headfirst into the very real fear of kidnapping back ...
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"Alright, so look, if you’re a fan of those old-timey thrillers, the ones where everyone wears suits and the stakes feel incredibly high even without a huge budget, then *Show Them No Mercy!* is probably right up your alley. It’s a tight, fast little movie that dives headfirst into the very real fear of kidnapping back in the 1930s. If you’re expecting modern action or a super deep character study, you might find it a bit… simple. But for a quick jolt of classic tension? Yeah, it’s worth a peek. ..."
Kubec Glasmon, Henry Lehrman
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