Plot: The town of Phenix is governed by a crime syndicate, which results in an excess of gambling and prostitution. They control the politicians, so the people of the town are powerless. When Patterson returns from the army, he vows to rectify the situation, trying to get his father elected.
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July 26, 2024
A film that starts with an actual documentary segment. Quite novel and interesting, though the execution feels iffy and sensationalist. It's also a little unnecessary, as the plot isn't all that out of the ordinary. This is a pretty straightforward gangster film, only even worse than most of its peers.
The performances are terrible, the cinematography is bland and the film is quite sentimental for a noir. Yes, it's all based on actual events, but we're talking about a relatively simple murder case here, not some mind-boggling news story. One of the lesser noirs I've seen so far.