ofpsmith Review of Incident in an Alley

Incident in an Alley (1962)

Proves that you don't need a big budget to make a good movie.

[8/10 · 10 October 2016]

None of the actors in this movie are particularly well known. The director, Edward L Cahn is likewise obscure. The only big name the film has to offer is Rod Serling, whose short story was the basis for the movie. And yet Incident in an Alley is a detective story, a courtroom drama, and a redemption story all in one. Officer Bill Joddy (Chris Warfield) accidentally shoots a boy named Harvey Connell (Bobby Fox) in the back, aiming for his leg. Bill is charged with first degree manslaughter. Bill is acquitted but he is haunted by the shooting. To make things worse, Bill is assigned a new assignment. But redemption comes his way when he investigates a robbery of a music store that Harvey was involved in. I won't spoil the ending but it's very entertaining. It's a hard movie to find, but if you come across it, give it a watch.