Suddenly (1954) is an American film noir directed by Lewis Allen with a screenplay written by Richard Sale. The drama features Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason and Nancy Gates, among others. The tranquility of a small town is jarred when the U.S. President is scheduled to pass through and a hired assassin takes over …
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When Kathy Acton is found dead, her parents, Tom and Carol, swear they will find her assailant. But as the investigation gets under way, it appears that the only remaining suspect is the girl’s father. Carol is torn between the love for her husband and the story the police tells. source
When a gangster hears that one of his goons has robbed a young, poor couple he takes them under his wing. The Thug’s jealousy leads to the couple being suspected of murder. source
Laura Mansfield’s father is killed, apparently by a telegraphic messenger. She spots Jackie Wales in a police lineup, but can’t identify him positively. Later, she arranges to meet him, and is convinced he was the killer, but he was acting for someone else. She gets to know Jackie to find out who the boss is, …
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Violent Saturday 1955, Dir: Richard Fleischer With Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine. Three men case a small town very carefully, with plans to rob the bank on the upcoming Saturday, which turns violent and deadly. Shot on location in Bisbee, AZ. Saw it recently as one of Rockstar Games’ Recommendations in anticipation …
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A prisoner on death row for a crime he claims he did not commit gets caught up in a prison riot while his supporters on the outside desperately try to find evidence of his innocence. source
Stars: Lita Grey, John Mitchum, William Thomason Director: W. Merle Connell Writers: Danny Arnold, Richard S. McMahan The head of an illegal drug ring uses a women’s health spa as a front for his sleeping pill racket. For more hard-to-find Hollywood films check out the Rare & Classic PizzaWood playlist exclusively at PizzaFlix: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmHgXUJMN1TWENupnONRZ1nJQxBl2TykO source
Stars: Edward Arnold, Ann Harding, Donna Reed Director: Fred Zinnemann Writers: Baynard Kendrick (book), Guy Trosper (screenplay) A blind detective and his seeing-eye dog investigate a murder and discover a Nazi plot. For more THRILLING, CRIME MYSTERIES checkout the FILM NOIR playlist exclusively at PizzaFlix: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmHgXUJMN1TVTzvLmibFsFsBHF_cf5bjE source
Stars: Boris Karloff, Nino Marcel, and Lou Krugman Director: Frank Ferrin Writer: Frank Ferrin In India, a young elephant trainer vows revenge against the cult that killed his family and, when the local Maharajah refuses to help, sets out alone to battle his enemy. For more great HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS check-out the GOLDEN AGE OF PIZZAWOOD …
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Stars: Robert Lowery, Ellen Drew, Elisha Cook Jr., and Regis Toomey Director: William Berke Writers: Paul Franklin (story), Charles F. Royal (story) A woman doesn’t realize that the man she has just married is a gangster. When she is implicated in a murder he committed. For more THRILLING, CRIME MYSTERIES checkout the FILM NOIR playlist …
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