
After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous...... (Full plot summary below)
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After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene Cordell, to go undercover in the shadowy Skid Row area (alias George Manly) as a potential victim of the same racket. Soon, Gene meets Alec Stiles, neurotic mastermind who's "building an organization along scientific lines." Stiles recruits Cordell, whose job becomes a lot more dangerous...
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe film noir gets its colorful flavorings from star Richard Widmark playing another psychopathic killer like he did in Kiss of Death. |
| The New York Review of BooksGeoffrey O'BrienThis dreamscape of vice is the American cinematic paradise, a visual and aural carnival appropriate to the gang leader played by Richard Widmark in high psychotic gear. |
| The New RepublicRobert HatchAs a cops-and-robbers extravagance, it would be a good, if stubbornly routine, job. Its special distinction is that it pauses every few minutes for an illustrated lecture on the internal operations of the FBI. |
| Classic Film and TelevisionMichael E. GrostVivid, rousing crime film depicts its tough urban area as a paradise for men. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...engaging thanks to some expectedly hard-bitten dialogue and Widmark's charismatic, sinister performance. |
| User ReviewLisa MA cool movie that i am REALLY INTRESTED in it |
| User ReviewMichael GA noir that isn't necessary, but good. |
| User ReviewMichael WThe Street With No Name is a neat little film noir given a documentary like vibe right from the get go. The film lets the viewer known that it's based off a true story straight from the files of the FBI and used as many authentic location and people as possible. Richard Widmark is the real star of this show. In this, his second film role, he absolutely nails his role as the boss, Alec Stiles. He's got the perfect demeaning, evil tone that complements every facet of this solid little film. Without Widmark I think I'd drop my score a half point or so, but he really puts this film into the category of really worth seeing. The story isn't bad either with the whole undercover, who's the rat, set-up routine. Definitely check this one out if you're looking for something new in the genre. |
| User ReviewMartin TA semi-sequel to House on 92nd Street, again featuring Lloyd Nolan as FBI Inspector Briggs. This one fares much better, though, without quite so much boring set-up. It feels more like polished 30's gangster flick than a police procedural. Widmark submits another sinister performance, and Mark Stevens is likeable (if a little bland) as the undercover agent who inflitrates his gang. Not one of the standout films of the genre, but a nicely constructed one with some tense moments. |
| User ReviewBill MStylish Noir staring Richard Widmark as an inner city gang leader named Stiles. The film has a gritty post war feel, very bleak and rough. The way the movie is laid out, you know that the good guys (The FBI) are going to win from the outset, but even with that, Widmark's usual top-notch performance and the plot twists make this well worth the time of anyone who likes their dramas hard boiled. |