An aerospace engineer (Ladd) ignores a policeman (Steiger) and hunts down a gang of juvenile delinquents.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Alan Ladd | ... | Walt Sherill | |
| Rod Steiger | ... | Detective Sergeant Pete Koleski | |
| Michael Callan | ... | Chuck Landry | |
| Dolores Dorn | ... | Tracey Sherill | |
| Kenneth MacKenna | ... | Paul Logan | |
| Margaret Hayes | ... | Mrs. Madeleine Landry | |
| Stanley Adams | ... | Finney | |
| Chris Robinson | ... | Everett Bush | |
| Jeanne Cooper | ... | Mrs. Quinn | |
| Arnold Merritt | ... | Bill Quinn | |
| Mark Slade | ... | Tommy | |
| Henry Beckman | ... | Joe Bradford | |
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Clegg Hoyt | ... | Noddy |
| Adam Roarke | ... | Jack (as Jordan Gerler) | |
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Robert Cleaves | ... | Doctor |
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Walt Sherill is a mild-mannered space engineer who is a victim of a vicious "for kicks" assault by a teen-age gang. Increasingly obsessed by his desire for revenge, Sherill embarks on a manhunt of his own, and hampers the efforts of Detective Sergeant Pete Koleski, consequently causing some avoidable deaths. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink-net>
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death | juvenile delinquent | delinquent | revenge | aerospace engineer |Taglines:
A STREET OF SECRET SIN..WHERE COLD MENACE LURKED AT EVERY DOOR! (original poster-all caps) See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 June 1962 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
13 East Street See more »Company Credits
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Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Penultimate film and last leading role for Alan Ladd before his death in 1964 at age 50. He would appear in one more picture, The Carpetbaggers (1964), but in a supporting role. See more »Goofs
When private detective Finney is chasing the gang, they are shown passing the same sharp corner to the left twice - first from Finney's car and then from the gang's car. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I was very surprised with "13 West Street". I found it both believable, and well-performed. It's amazing to see Alan Ladd's character correctly identify his as a "hate" crime. The way the director makes us (and the characters) think all teenagers are members of the five who attacked Mr. Ladd was nicely done.
The successful older man coming to terms, perhaps, with his increasing vulnerability is a great film subject. Ladd seems to understand this, and it becomes part of his performance. His physicality (whatever real health concerns he is having) is successfully incorporated into his performance.
Ladd's younger "trophy" wife really cares for him, and is unsure how to handle the unfolding events. Rod Steiger is great as the police detective assigned to the case -- watch how he turns over the newspaper when he confront the bartender. There are a lot of nice little touches like that -- from the director and/or performers watch all their little mannerisms; they all fit the characters, and add to the believability.
There are more unexpected, and riveting, events. Are they implausible? In a 1962 film, perhaps they seemed so, but the decade ended with crimes and criminals significantly more "implausible". Accepting the situation is believable, there are some flaws which keep this from being a perfect film. I would have preferred "Chuck" to be a Charles Manson-type psycho, and could have done without the "Teenage Terror" angle. There are also some necessary "budget" restrictions.
They made the absolute most out of the budget they had, though. Highly recommended!
********* 13 West Street (1962) Philip Leacock ~ Alan Ladd, Rod Steiger, Michael Callan, Dolores Dorn