The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
An average Los Angeles citizen witnesses a gang murder when he stops to use a telephone. When he presents himself to the LAPD as the only person willing to identify the culprits, he opens himself up to a campaign of intimidation from the gang involved.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Phil KarlsonDirector
- Alfred BrennerScreenplay
- Sidney MichaelsScreenplay
Cast
- Jeffrey HunterFred Morrow
- Pat CrowleyAnn Morrow
- Dennis HopperWilliam "Cowby" Tomkins
- Joby BakerMuggles
- Susan HarrisonRuby
- Johnny NashApple
- Corey AllenMagician
- Frank SilveraDet. Rafael Torno
- Bruce GordonArthur Robbins
- Terry BurnhamGloria Morrow
- Dennis HolmesPhil Morrow
- Harry HinesBlind Man
Stills
Themes
witnessfilm noir