This is not a film noir, no matter what the other reviewers say here. Noirs never have happy endings, as this one does. There's none of the bleakness nor fatalism that are essential ingredients of film noir. Nevertheless, this is a hugely entertaining b-movie (surprised no one else has mentioned the short running time that confers B status) with some terrific performers at their best under the sure hand of a talented director.
Mitchum and Greer are appealing leads, with sterling support from William Bendix (a great favourite of mine) and Ramon Novarro as the crafty Mexican policeman. There's also a great twist ending that you won't see coming. Keep an eye peeled for this movie on the TCM schedule as it's not available, for some reason, to buy.
Mitchum and Greer are appealing leads, with sterling support from William Bendix (a great favourite of mine) and Ramon Novarro as the crafty Mexican policeman. There's also a great twist ending that you won't see coming. Keep an eye peeled for this movie on the TCM schedule as it's not available, for some reason, to buy.