The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
A study of an amoral and sleazy defense lawyer who suddenly tries to "go straight" when he finds out that his tart wife is cheating on him; as well as the similarities he has in life with one of his clients.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Elmer CliftonDirector
- Anson BondScreenplay
- Elmer CliftonScreenplay
- Samuel NewmanScreenplay
Cast
- Milburn StoneMartin Strang
- Katherine DeMilleLucille Strang
- Paul GuilfoyleWilliam Jackson
- Stanley WaxmanDr. James Anderson
- Norman BuddJames Tillton
- Jonathan HaleJudge Allan J. Brooks
- John HamiltonLt. Edwards
- Joseph ForteDistrict Attorney (as Joe Forte)
- Jess KirkpatrickPatrolman Patrick Riley (as Jesse Kirkpatrick)
- Herb VigranReporter with pipe
- Barney PhillipsReporter
- Charles WilliamsReporter
Stills
Themes
criminal lawyer