The read
Critics rate it 32 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A veteran homicide detective who has witnessed his socialite girlfriend kill her husband sees his inexperienced brother assigned to the case.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 32 points higher than audiences do.
55 audience votes
Key crew
- Louis ForbesOriginal Music Composer
- Philip MacDonaldScreenplay
- Felix E. FeistDirector
- Seton I. MillerScreenplay
Cast
- Lee J. CobbLt. Ed Cullen
- Jane WyattLois Frazer
- John DallAndy Cullen
- Lisa HowardJanet Cullen
- Harlan WardeHoward Frazer
- Tito VuoloPietro Capa
- Charles ArntErnest Quimby (as Charles E. Arnet)
- Marjorie BennettMuriel Quimby
- Alan WellsNito Capa
- Mimi AgugliaMrs. Capa
- Bud WolfeOfficer Blair
- Morgan FarleyRushton
Stills
Themes
san francisco, californiafilm noirhomicide detective