poster

1947

NR (11/25/1947) (US)

Crime, Drama, Romance

1h 24m

50

User Score

HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!

Overview

Based on the novel Low Company. One of the most peculiar film noirs of the 1940s stars Barry Sullivan as a small-time hood who suffers a mental breakdown as his big plans begin to crumble. Beautiful Belita is his singer girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

1947

50

User Score

NR (11/25/1947) (US)

Crime, Drama, Romance

1h 24m

HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!

Overview

Based on the novel Low Company. One of the most peculiar film noirs of the 1940s stars Barry Sullivan as a small-time hood who suffers a mental breakdown as his big plans begin to crumble. Beautiful Belita is his singer girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

Cast

Belita

Belita

Nancy Starr

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

Nick Jammey

Fifi D'Orsay

Fifi D'Orsay

Mrs. Ostroleng

Ted Hecht

Ted Hecht

Swain (as Theodore Hecht)

John Kellogg

John Kellogg

Sterling

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

Politician (as Eddie Maxwell)

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

Pool Player

Larry Steers

Larry Steers

Headwaiter

Marie Blake

Marie Blake

Hotel maid