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26 March 1952 (USA) moreTagline:
NO PUNCHES PULLED...NO TRUTHS UNTOLD! (original print ad - all caps) morePlot Keywords:
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A simple and effective crime drama moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Forsythe | ... | Jim Austin |
 | Joan Camden | ... | Marge Austin |
| Harold J. Kennedy | ... | Don Carey |
| Marjorie Crossland | ... | Mrs. Sirak |
| Victor Sutherland | ... | Murray Sirak |
| Ray Teal | ... | Chief Gillette |
| Martin Milner | ... | Phil Harding |
| Geraldine Hall | ... | Mrs. Nelson |
| Hal K. Dawson | ... | Clyde Nelson |
| Ian Wolfe | ... | Reverend Nash |
| Gladys Hurlbut | ... | Linda Purcy |
| Jess Kirkpatrick | ... | Anderson |
| Paul Newlan | ... | Krug |
| Frances Morris | ... | Mrs. Harding |
| Paul Brinegar | ... | Police Sergeant |
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91 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Filming Locations:
Reno, Nevada, USAFun Stuff
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According to Director 'Robert Wise', they filmed the entire movie in Reno, Nevada. They used the newspaper there, the City Hall, the street. Not one shot was filmed in the studio. They shot it in 22-23 days. moreFAQ
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John Forsythe stars in this excellent crime drama directed by Robert Wise. Unlike most movies involving the mob, this one is quite a bit different, as you never actually get to see many of the crooks and the menace is much more implied than actual. This isn't bad, as it makes the film seem less predictable and more realistic.
Forsythe is a newspaper owner in a small town where you'd never expect the mob. When a local private detective comes to Forstythe with stories of mobs and payoffs, the newspaperman can't believe it and only does a cursory investigation. But, when a bit later this detective is killed, Forstythe starts to wonder if there really is more to the story. Unfortunately for him, when he digs deeper, he puts his life on the line as well.
Senator Kefauver (who made a name for himself crusading against organized crime) gives an epilogue in which he says the story is true. I'd really like to know more, though IMDb doesn't have any information about the case. If anyone can give me more info, I'd appreciate it.