Marvelous Gene Kelly 1950 vehicle where he returns from Italy years after his father was killed in America and he and his mother had gone back home following the slaying.
With his mother now dead, Kelly returns to seek revenge on those underworld figures, The Black Hand, who killed him.
The film shows the reluctance of the community to wipe out this group for fear of certain retaliation. There are bombings, stabbings and shootings. No one seems to be safe with this group around.
J. Carrol Naish is terrific as the police inspector who is dedicated to the eradication of the Black Hand. He meets his end in Italy while searching out criminal lists there.
A study of the culture of Italians who came to America, hard working and dedicated to fulfilling the American dream and the obstacles they faced from organized crime. A true gem of a film.
With his mother now dead, Kelly returns to seek revenge on those underworld figures, The Black Hand, who killed him.
The film shows the reluctance of the community to wipe out this group for fear of certain retaliation. There are bombings, stabbings and shootings. No one seems to be safe with this group around.
J. Carrol Naish is terrific as the police inspector who is dedicated to the eradication of the Black Hand. He meets his end in Italy while searching out criminal lists there.
A study of the culture of Italians who came to America, hard working and dedicated to fulfilling the American dream and the obstacles they faced from organized crime. A true gem of a film.