The read
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
A struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of money from the office of a corrupt attorney. Instead of a few hundred dollars, it contains $30,000. When he decides to return the money, things go wrong - and that is only the beginning of his troubles.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
46 audience votes
Key crew
- Anthony MannDirector
- Sydney BoehmScreenplay
- Lennie HaytonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Farley GrangerJoe Norson
- Cathy O'DonnellEllen Norson
- James CraigGeorge Garsell / Mr. Howard
- Paul KellyCapt. Walter Anderson
- Jean HagenHarriette Sinton
- Paul HarveyEmil Lorrison
- Edmon RyanVictor Backett
- Charles McGrawDet. Stan Simon
- Edwin MaxNick Drumman / Stevenson
- Adele JergensLucille 'Lucky' Colner
- Harry BellaverLarry Giff (cabdriver)
- Whit BissellHarold Simpson (chief teller)
Stills
Themes
film noirbag of moneycity life