When a young man is befriended by a gambling ship operator and made a partner in the business, he becomes involved in a police manhunt after he covers up a murder committed by his new partner..
Is it worth the time? If you've got an hour to kill and a soft spot for grainy, low-budget dramas from the thirties, sure. Go for it. But if you're looking for high-stakes thrills or a script that keeps you guessing, you’ll probably find this one a bit dry. It’s for the folks who like their cinema like they like their ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Joseph Santley
Wilfred Lucas
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"Is it worth the time? If you've got an hour to kill and a soft spot for grainy, low-budget dramas from the thirties, sure. Go for it. But if you're looking for high-stakes thrills or a script that keeps you guessing, you’ll probably find this one a bit dry. It’s for the folks who like their cinema like they like their old diners—a little greasy, slightly worn, but still serves the purpose. The story is basic. Young guy gets a lucky break, meets the wrong crowd, and suddenly he's complicit in a ..."
Wellyn Totman, Joseph Fields
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