Side Street
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Joe Norson, a poor letter carrier with a sweet, pregnant wife, yields to momentary temptation and steals $30,000 belonging to a pair of ruthless blackmailers who won't stop at murder. After a few days of soul-searching, Joe offers to return the money, only to find that the "friend" he left it with has absconded. Now every move Joe makes plunges him deeper into trouble, as he's pursued and pursuing through the shadowy, sinister side of New York.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Side Street:

Farley Granger
Cathy O'Donnell
James Craig
Paul Kelly
Jean Hagen
Paul Harvey

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Joe Norson, a poor letter carrier with a sweet, pregnant wife, yields to momentary temptation and steals $30,000 belonging to a pair of ruthless blackmailers who won't stop at murder. After a few days of soul-searching, Joe offers to return the money, only to find that the "friend" he left it with has absconded. Now every move Joe makes plunges him deeper into trouble, as he's pursued and pursuing through the shadowy, sinister side of New York.

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Slant Magazine - 8/10 by Ed GonzalezThe film's title is a reference to its entwined physical and moral frameworks.
Classic Film and Television - 7/10 by Michael E. GrostVisually splendid film noir thriller shot in New York City.
New York Times - 5/10 by Bosley CrowtherCut down to its essentials, that's just about all it is: in short. It can only be fully recommended to those who have a deep and morbid interest in crime.
User Review - 8/10 by Doug Cgreat movie about a man stealing what he thinks is $200, but is $30,000. now the men want there money back.
User Review - 8/10 by Michael GAnthony man delivers a great noir starring Farley Granger. Great Early Car Chase
User Review - 8/10 by James-Masaki RVoice-over is a common noir trait, but here it's done so horribly and is so entirely unnecessary that it becomes a drawback. Also, O'Connell really has to nothing to do except act clingy and concerned. But that's made up for by Jean Hagen, who is just wonderful as the boozy lounge singer. The film is really brutal at times, and perfectly captures the story of a guy who can't catch a break and always seems to do the wrong thing. The use of New York locations is utterly fantastic, highlighted by outstanding photography by Joseph Ruttenberg. The dingy streets, the hallways with peeling wallpaper, and of course the brilliant final chase, shot from high above the action. As a whole, the movie doesn't stand up as a complete masterpiece, but there are some exhilirating elements.
User Review - 8/10 by Stefanos TAnthony Mann's Side Street is a gem of a little noir, excellent intensity from Farley Granger, and a knockout climactic car chase--back when car chases were rare and mattered--through the streets of downtown Manhattan. Theme not unsimiliar to Hitchcock--hapless bystander caught and assumed to be a killer--but with a distinct sense of place and grittier feel.
User Review - 8/10 by Ilsa LAnthony Mann delivers a great noir with his brilliant use of the New York City locations and a terrific car chase sequence while Farley Granger and Cathy O'Donnell are in top form in their respective roles.
User Review - 8/10 by David OFantastic cinematography and a classic noir script make this one of the best of the era.
User Review - 8/10 by Allan CDirector Anthony Mann delivers another tough little film noir. Farley Granger is an average joe who decides to steal a large sum of money and then finds himself being chased down by mobsters. It's a tight story and Mann directed the film with style and doesn't waste any time telling it. A car chase at the end of the film is particularly thrilling, which was nicely done using real NYC locations.

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