The Glass Key Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 6118

Average Rating: 2.8/4

# of Ratings: 9

Theatrical Release Date: 10/23/1942

Language: English

Genre: Drama, Crime

MPAA Rating: NR

Director: Stuart Heisler

Actors: Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning, Joseph Calleia

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Rating of
3/4

Indyfreak - wrote on 01/10/2021

Alan Ladd plays a crafty advisor to a shady politician (Brian Donlevy) that now has to clear his boss' name in a murder case. Things are complicated by his growing affection for his boss' fiance (Veronica Lake). Just like in 'THIS GUN FOR HIRE' the pair have good chemistry together. William Bendix shows up as a violent thug that gives Ladd a good beating. In fact, Ladd gets beaten up quite a few times but his character is still pretty street-smart.

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Rating of
3/4

"The Glass Key" by Yojimbo

Yojimbo - wrote on 12/28/2011

A political wheeler dealer with ties to organized crime falls for the daughter of a reformist politician but when her brother is murdered, the blame seems to fall squarely upon him. The Glass Key doesn't really fit wholly into the pigeon hole of Film Noir, but its no nonsense, tough guy approach and sharp dialogue will certainly appeal to its fans. The centrepiece of the film is the relationship between Brian Donlevy and Alan Ladd as his trusted sidekick and their great chemistry was obviously a big influence on the Coen brothers when they made Miller's Crossing. Veronica Lake also shines as the gorgeous debutante and although it lacks the cynicism of my favourite Noirs, it has a really nice "feel" to it. The biggest flaw is in the plot which was clearly simplified for the screen leaving …

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