The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
Gangster and cop killer Jack Martin is on the run from the law, and hides out in a small town. Low on funds, he engineers a clever bank robbery that yields him a big bundle. Now he has not only the cops and the FBI after him, but also the local crime boss, who's outraged that an outsider can pull off a heist like that in his territory and not cut him in on it.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Walter MatthauDirector
- Paul PurcellScreenplay
Cast
- Walter MatthauJack Martin
- Carol GraceCarol Logan
- Bruce MacFarlaneEarl J. Dawson
- Garry WalbergAdolph
- Raikin Ben-Ari"Plumber"
- David LeonardW. Palmer
- John AlbrightHenchman
- Clegg HoytCaretaker at Country Club
- Leonard BremenFBI Agent (uncredited)
- Vic TaybackNorm (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
gangsterdouble crossedhiding from the policecriminal gangsafe boxbank heistlibrarianpartner in crimefugitive murdererstealing from criminals