This movie is a live action film noir cartoon. It's fun reading the other reviews because most didn't get this movie at all. It's tongue in cheek, a send-up of the genre. At least some of those in on the movie must have caught on. Pat O'Brien plays the part of Dan Hammer, shady and cynical all-around fixer man in Panama City. He looks like a big, lovable umpire who's had many to many hot dogs for lunch, dressed in all white like an ice cream man. I assume he got the role because his doppelganger, William Bendix was unavailable. His smart talking lady friend is Anne Jeffreries, looking very svelte and totally not his type but that's part of the humor. There is a properly convoluted plot with murders and untrustworthy police along the way. It's a good opportunity to watch Walter Slezak who is always a welcome addition (he had an amazing acting career.) The movie has not the slightest taint of realism to this reviewer, so enjoy it with plenty of popcorn. The folks that take this movie at all seriously have the viewing comprehension of your average 10 year old, but I digress. Enjoy it, it's not a classic.
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