The read
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do.
176 audience votes
Key crew
- George MarshallDirector
- Raymond ChandlerScreenplay
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Alan LaddJohnny Morrison
- Veronica LakeJoyce Harwood
- William BendixBuzz Wanchek
- Howard Da SilvaEddie Harwood
- Doris DowlingHelen Morrison
- Tom PowersCapt. Hendrickson
- Hugh BeaumontGeorge Copeland
- Howard FreemanCorelli
- Don CostelloLeo
- Will Wright"Dad" Newell
- Frank FaylenMan Recommending Motel
- Walter SandeHeath
Stills
Themes
war veteranfemme fatalefilm noirframed for murderbrain injuryinnocent manadulterous wifewife cheating on husband