Directed by:
Joseph H. LewisCinematography:
Russell HarlanComposer:
Victor YoungCast:
Peggy Cummins, John Dall, Berry Kroeger, Morris Carnovsky, Anabel Shaw, Harry Lewis, Nedrick Young, Trevor Bardette, Mickey Little, Russ Tamblyn, Don Beddoe (more)VOD (1)
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Since he was a child, Bart Tare has always loved guns. After leaving the army, his friends take him to a carnival, where he meets the perfect girl, Annie, a sharp-shooting sideshow performer who loves guns as much as he. The two run off and marry, but Annie isn't happy with their financial situation, so at her behest the couple begins a crosscountry string of daring robberies. Never one to use guns for killing, Bart is dragged down into oblivion by the greedy and violent nature of the woman he loves. (official distributor synopsis)
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If it were filmed today, perhaps it would be even better in the sense that it could be grittier, which wouldn't harm the film at all. On the other hand, it's already quite gritty at times for its era, which adds to its power. Moreover, the actress in the main role is simply captivating, both in her acting and her appearance. A film that clearly can't end well. It's just a shame that there are too many variations on Bonnie and Clyde.
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Penn's take on Bonnie and Clyde is looked down on, but otherwise it's a quality noir that would make hirnlego very happy, because the woman is the origin of all evil: o) What sets this likeable low-budget piece apart from the work of the time are the innovative elements used – in particular, the camera view from the backseat of a car, capturing the bank robberies live, absolutely blew me away, a previously unused idea that will do your taste buds good.
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