The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the only suspect in the eyes of tough Chief Conroy, who pursues him doggedly despite lack of evidence. The obsessed Conroy is dismissed from the force, but continues to harass Willis, who flees to a sleazy town on the Mexican border. Of course, Conroy follows. But which is crazy, Conroy or Willis?
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Lawrence RomanScreenplay
- Jerry HopperDirector
Cast
- Sterling HaydenJoe E. Conroy
- Gloria GrahameMarianna
- Gene BarryAl Willis
- Marcia HendersonHelen Willis
- Max ShowalterDet. Lt. Parks
- Billy ChapinPetey
- Chuck ConnorsCapt. Owen Kincaide
- Don HaggertyMatt Matthews
- Stuart RandallChief A. S. Babcock
- Don GarrettTony
- Richard BeachFelix
- Tol AveryIrish
Stills
Themes
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