A man, his wife, and their friend, stage a bloody bank robbery, unaware they are stealing money from the Mob.
Although not well-known, this film (from noted director Don Siegel) was one of the countless inspirations for Quentin Tarantino, who used a bit of the dialogue in his own "Pulp Fiction". Indeed, the film covers crime in the exciting, entertaining way that Siegel excelled at.
Seeing Andrew Robinson (shortly after "Dirty Harry", years before "Hellraiser") is a special treat, as he never seemed to appear in a huge number of films, and rarely in starring roles. Here he is on the same level as Walter Matthau, and this may be among his finest work.
Although not well-known, this film (from noted director Don Siegel) was one of the countless inspirations for Quentin Tarantino, who used a bit of the dialogue in his own "Pulp Fiction". Indeed, the film covers crime in the exciting, entertaining way that Siegel excelled at.
Seeing Andrew Robinson (shortly after "Dirty Harry", years before "Hellraiser") is a special treat, as he never seemed to appear in a huge number of films, and rarely in starring roles. Here he is on the same level as Walter Matthau, and this may be among his finest work.