The read
A Balasaur Score of 77 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 93%. Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
139 audience votes
Key crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Jerry WaldScreenplay
- Richard MacaulayScreenplay
- Adolph DeutschOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George RaftJoe Fabrini
- Ann SheridanCassie Hartley
- Ida LupinoLana Carlsen
- Humphrey BogartPaul Fabrini
- Gale PagePearl Fabrini
- Alan HaleEd Carlsen
- Roscoe KarnsIrish McGurn
- Joyce ComptonSue Carter (uncredited)
- John LitelHarry McNamara
- George TobiasGeorge Rondolos
- Henry O'NeillDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
- Frank FaylenDriver in Cafe (uncredited)
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Themes
film noirhitchhikertruck driver