The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Beloved priest Father Thomasino is murdered in a San Francisco alley, and the police have few clues. But traffic cop Joe Martini becomes obsessed with finding the killer; he suspects Sylvio Malatesta. Ordered off the case, Joe turns in his badge and investigates alone. Soon he is a close friend of the Malatesta family, all delightful people, especially lovely cousin Anna. Uncertain whether Sylvio is guilty or innocent, Joe is now torn between old and new loyalties.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph PevneyDirector
- Edwin BlumScreenplay
Cast
- Tony CurtisJoe Martini
- Gilbert RolandSylvio Malatesta
- Marisa PavanAnna Malatesta
- Jay C. FlippenSgt. Jack Gillen
- Argentina BrunettiMama Malatesta
- Ted de CorsiaLt. Kilrain
- Richard MondaPietro "Peanuts" Malatesta
- Kathleen FreemanRosa Cuneo
- Herb VigranCharlie Cuneo
- Peggy MaleyVeda Pinelli
- John CliffFather Giuseppe
- Russ ConwayDet. Sgt. Sommers
Stills
Themes
copfilm noirmurderpriest