Steve Randall is a simple independent truck driver. An old friend hires him to do a haul for the high payment of $50. It turns out to be a warehouse robbery led by Walt Radak (Raymond Burr). Steve is forced to drive. He warns a passing cop and that cop is shot. Walt's younger brother Al is caught. Steve is taken prisoner by the gang. Walt tries to force Steve to confess and take the place of his brother Al. Steve escapes and goes on the run with his wife away from both the crooks and the coppers.
This is a nice crime noir. Burr is a good threatening presence. It would be nice to have a better lead than Steve Brodie. He seems to be a good journeyman actor but he doesn't have charisma to lead. It's fitting since director Anthony Mann seems to be cut from similar cloth. He is a workmanlike director who really pumped out a lot work during the 40's and 50's. He has some good visuals for the climax. It's nice.
This is a nice crime noir. Burr is a good threatening presence. It would be nice to have a better lead than Steve Brodie. He seems to be a good journeyman actor but he doesn't have charisma to lead. It's fitting since director Anthony Mann seems to be cut from similar cloth. He is a workmanlike director who really pumped out a lot work during the 40's and 50's. He has some good visuals for the climax. It's nice.