The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- W.R. BurnettScreenplay
- Albert MaltzScreenplay
- Ted BerkmanScreenplay
- James CagneyDirector
Cast
- William BishopSgt. Stan Lowery
- Robert IversKyle Niles
- Georgann JohnsonGlory Hamilton
- Yvette VickersDaisy
- Murvyn VyeNichols
- Jacques AubuchonBahrwell
- Peter BaldwinCarl Adams
- Richard HaleAT
- Milton FromePolice Captain
- Douglas SpencerTrain Conductor
- Sarah SelbySecretary
- James CagneyHimself (prologue)
Stills
Themes
hitmanfilm noir