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Overall Rank: 2248
Average Rating: 2.9/4
# of Ratings: 25
Theatrical Release Date: 06/17/1953
Language: English
Genre: Thriller
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Samuel Fuller
Actors: Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, Willis Bouchey
Plot: When a pickpocket unwittingly steals top micro-film, he becomes a target for Communist agents.
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Indyfreak - wrote on 06/16/2019
Lean film noir about a pickpocket earning the ire of Communist spies. Jean Peters is a good femme fatale. Samuel Fuller gives the movie a gritty mean vibe.
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Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/08/2013
A film that encompasses a Communist spy, pickpocket and a wise old lady trying to survive. An important microfilm from Candy's (Peters) bag was stolen by a pickpocket. Skip McCoy is the culprit based on Moe's description. Captain Dan Tiger and Winoki investigates while Joey and Candy argue over a missing frame. Some minor hindsight's this reviewer noticed were the lack of sufficient background importance on the microfilm, the relationship of Joey and Candy and some dragging scenes. The camera direction was outstanding and score climactic which fit the tense scenes. Acting were believable but the true highlight was the affable Thelma Ritter as Moe, who was nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role. So many smart lines like: "Is it my fault the cost of living goes up?" "Stop using …
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