The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
A safecracker goes straight after doing a stretch for a bum rap. He agrees to do one last job for his "pals". He then flees from killers with a San Francisco fisherman's fiancee.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Lloyd BaconDirector
- Niven BuschScreenplay
- Tom BuckinghamScreenplay
Cast
- James CagneyFlicker Hayes, aka Jerry Allen
- Joan BlondellRose Lawrence
- Victor JoryNick Gardella
- Frank CravenPop Sims, aka Jim Parker
- Sarah PaddenMrs. Gardella
- Harold HuberJ.C. Ward, Curly's Hitman
- Russell HoptonMonk, Curly's Hitman
- Ralf HaroldeFrank 'Red' Deering
- John QualenDutch, Santa Avila's Cabbie
- Bradley PageDan 'Danny' Curly
- Samuel E. HinesGassy
- George ChandlerHighway Service Station Counterman
Stills
Themes
hitmangangsterfishermanrevengeunrequited lovepre-codeone last jobframe uphideoutportuguese fishermansafe crackergoing straight