
Vincent Lubeck is a vicious and sociopathic ex-convict. His family despises his criminal activities, and he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually, his own brother decides he has gone entirely too far and prepares to stand up to him.... (Full plot summary below)
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Vincent Lubeck is a vicious and sociopathic ex-convict. His family despises his criminal activities, and he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually, his own brother decides he has gone entirely too far and prepares to stand up to him.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe cheaply made film tells an old story and adds nothing fresh, but it was presented with force. |
| User ReviewAdam DA good crime noir film with a good storyline. |
| User ReviewWillisa RNo suirprises here. Story of a total loser. |
| User ReviewKevin M. W"Alla society's rigged for the swells, and I ain't no sucka fer dat noise, hear me!?" or so Lawrence Tierney's character lets anyone know who's listening. Just out from prison, he promises his Ma he'll play ball, but that is not going to happen. So, yes, there's no surprises here, a bad penny rusting in your pocket, but it mostly plays pretty good - in spite of a low budget - due to the performances of the principals. Tierney is reminiscent of Cagney, and the woman who plays his Ma, Lisa Golm, brings her "A" game most definitely. |
| User Reviewwilliam bLawrence Tierney is an ex-con to kind of tries to go straight, but soon begins planning a robbery. It's a pretty standard low-budget crime-doesn't-pay story and not all that interesting other than the presence of the tough Tierney in the title role. |