Joe Sullivan (Dennis O'Keefe) has taken the rap for Rick (Raymond Burr), who double-crosses him with a flawed escape plan and other means intended to get rid of him.
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| Dennis O'Keefe | ... |
Joseph Emmett 'Joe' Sullivan
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| Claire Trevor | ... |
Pat Regan
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| Marsha Hunt | ... |
Ann Martin
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| John Ireland | ... |
Fantail
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| Raymond Burr | ... |
Rick Coyle
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| Curt Conway | ... |
Spider
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| Chili Williams | ... |
Marcy
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| Richard Fraser | ... |
Fields
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| Whit Bissell | ... |
Murderer
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Cliff Clark | ... |
Gates
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| Gregg Barton | ... |
Car Owner (uncredited)
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| Robert Bice | ... |
Ship's Crewman (uncredited)
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| David Clarke | ... |
Police Commanding Officer (uncredited)
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| Victor Cutler | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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| John Daheim | ... |
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
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Alexis Davidoff | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Abe Dinovitch | ... |
Gas Station Mechanic (uncredited)
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Lloyd Everett | ... |
Ranger (uncredited)
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| Tom Fadden | ... |
Grimshaw (uncredited)
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Vincent Graeff | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Ilka Grüning | ... |
Fran - Oscar's Housekeeper (uncredited)
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| Frank Hyers | ... |
Convict (uncredited)
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Richard Irving | ... |
Brock (uncredited)
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| Bill Kennedy | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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| Paul Kruger | ... |
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Man at Party (uncredited)
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| Carey Loftin | ... |
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
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James Magill | ... |
Henchman (uncredited)
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Joan Myles | ... |
Party Girl (uncredited)
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| Edna Ryan | ... |
Party Girl (uncredited)
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Cap Somers | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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Dok Stanford | ... |
Ship's Crewman (uncredited)
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| Ray Teal | ... |
Police Commanding Officer (uncredited)
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| Regis Toomey | ... |
Police Capt. Fields (uncredited)
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| Harry Tyler | ... |
Oscar (uncredited)
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| Robert B. Williams | ... |
San Francisco Detective Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Beverly Wills | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Anthony Mann | ||
Written by
| Leopold Atlas | ... | (written by) & |
| John C. Higgins | ... | (written by) |
| Arnold B. Armstrong | ... | (suggested by a story by) and |
| Audrey Ashley | ... | (suggested by a story by) |
Produced by
| Edward Small | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Paul Sawtell | ||
Cinematography by
| John Alton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alfred DeGaetano | ||
Art Direction by
| Edward L. Ilou | ||
Set Decoration by
| Armor Marlowe | ||
| Clarence Steensen | ... | (as Clarence Steenson) |
Makeup Department
| Ted Larsen | ... | makeup artist |
| Anna Malin | ... | hair stylist |
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Ern Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| James T. Vaughn | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ridgeway Callow | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Leon Becker | ... | sound (as Leon S. Becker) |
| Earl Sitar | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Jack Rabin | ... | special art effects (as Jack R. Rabin) |
| George J. Teague | ... | photographic effects |
Stunts
| John Daheim | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| James Magill | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bing Hall | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Lou Kusley | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Donald MacKenzie | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Lester Shorr | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| France Ehren | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Irving Friedman | ... | musical director |
| Samuel Hoffman | ... | musician: theremin (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Richard Walton | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Edward Small | ... | presenter |
| Leslie Urbach | ... | dialogue director |
| Gianfranco Bellini | ... | italian voice dubbing: Whit Bissell (uncredited) |
| Rosetta Calavetta | ... | italian voice dubbing: Marsha Hunt (uncredited) |
| Emilio Cigoli | ... | italian voice dubbing: Dennis O'Keefe (uncredited) |
| Pino Locchi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Paul Kruger (uncredited) |
| Bruno Persa | ... | italian voice dubbing: John Ireland (uncredited) |
| Mario Pisu | ... | italian voice dubbing: Raymond Burr (uncredited) |
| Cesare Polacco | ... | italian voice dubbing: Harry Tyler (uncredited) |
| Stefano Sibaldi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Curt Conway (uncredited) |
| Lydia Simoneschi | ... | italian voice dubbing: Claire Trevor (uncredited) |
| Sergio Tedesco | ... | italian voice dubbing: Gregg Barton (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eagle-Lion Films (1948) (United States) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Eagle-Lion Film (1949) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Gaumont-Eagle Lion (1949) (France) (theatrical)
- Deutsche Commerz-Film (1951) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1951) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Peerless Television Productions (1951) (United States) (tv)
- United Artists (1952) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Favorite Films (1954) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Wild Side Vidéo (2003) (France) (DVD)
- VCI Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Wonder (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- EuroMedia Visión Llamentol (2007) (Spain) (DVD)
- Orbit Media (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sinister Film (2011) (Italy) (DVD)
- Classic Flix (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Classic Flix (2018) (United States) (DVD)
- Classic Flix (2018) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) 13 (2018) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
- MT Films (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cooperativa Doppiatori Cinematografici (CDC) (italian post-synchronization)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joe Sullivan (Dennis O'Keefe) is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for Rick (Raymond Burr), who owes him $50,000. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, knowing that Joe will be caught escaping and be shot or locked away forever. But with the help of his love-struck girl Pat (Claire Trevor) and his sympathetic legal caseworker Ann (Marsha Hunt), Joe gets further than he's supposed to, and we are posed with two very important questions: Is Joe really the cold and heartless criminal he appears to be, or is there a heart of gold under that gritty exterior? And does Joe belong with the tough, street-wise Pat, or with the prim, moralizing Ann?
Written by Martin Lewison |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jane Randolph was wanted for the role of Pat Cameron. However, she turned it down, as she was upset at being uncredited in Anthony Mann's previous picture, T-Men (1947). Claire Trevor eventually was cast. See more » |
| Goofs | The on-screen end credits list Claire Trevor's character as "Pat Regan". However, she is referred to as "Pat Cameron" by other characters, including the prison guard at the beginning of the film and by both Spider and Rick Coyle near the end. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995). See more » |
| Quotes |
Joe Sullivan:
What do you know about anything? You probably had your bread buttered on both sides since the day you were born. Safe. Safe on first, second, third, and home. Ann Martin: That's what you think? Just because I own a car and a tailored suit and my nails are clean, you think I've never had to fight? I got an education, sure. I suppose that means I was born with a silver spoon, doesn't it? My father was a schoolteacher. He died in the war of The Depression. Only he didn't get any medals. Or any bands. Or any bonus. He left three children. You think *you* had to fight? The only way you know how to fight is that stupid way with a gun. Well, there's another way you probably never even heard of. It's the daily fight that everyone has. To get food and an education, to land a job and keep it. And some self-respect. 'Safe'? I never asked for anything safe. All I want is... just a little decency, that's all. See more » |