Boring but with interesting parts

funkyfry

A down on his luck guy just out of prison can't hold down a job to support his wife (Ann-Margret, playing sort of a good girl this time, but overacting hysterically as usual) and kid.  He isn't helped by the fact that a cop he shot years ago (Heflin) is out to get him and his brother's (Palance) cronies are trying to frame him for a murder.  After he accepts a job with them out of desperation, his brother is killed and his daughter kidnapped by the 2 thugs, he turns to Van Heflin's character to help get her back.


Palance is quite good at adding some characterization to a standard role. Heflin also does well with a role the audience can identify with.

score 5/10

funkyfry 28 October 2002

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