When District Attorney Johnson is seemingly unable to defeat a gang of drug smugglers, his assistant, Richard Jones, sets out on his own to investigate the lawbreakers. Richard soon learns that Bob Madison, the brother of the girl he loves, is a drug addict under the control of the gang.

Is Tearing Through a hidden gem or a forgotten relic? Short answer: it is a high-octane relic that deserves a look for its stunt work, even if the plot is as thin as the celluloid it was shot on. This film is for the cinephile who enjoys the raw athleticism of early action stars like Richard Talmadge, but it is certain...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is Tearing Through a hidden gem or a forgotten relic? Short answer: it is a high-octane relic that deserves a look for its stunt work, even if the plot is as thin as the celluloid it was shot on. This film is for the cinephile who enjoys the raw athleticism of early action stars like Richard Talmadge, but it is certainly not for those who require complex, nuanced character arcs or modern pacing.The Core Conflict: Why It Matters1) This film works because Richard Talmadge’s physical performance br..."
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