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Gangster Story

1959, Movie, NR, 70 mins

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The only feature film versatile Matthau ever directed. He also held starring status as an independent gangster struggling to make a mark for himself in the territory of local boss McFarlan. Understandably angered by this new crime figure, McFarlan initially makes several useless attempts to trap Matthau. The two forces eventually combine to create what would be the beginning of their demise. An unusual role for Matthau in that his abilities seem not to be limited to his cust... read more leave a comment

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Based on the true story of gangster Jack Martin, Walter Matthau directs and writes his only movie, and also stars in it. Jack Martin is a notorious gangster and cop killer who decides to hide out in a small town, where he meets and begins to fall in love with good-hearted and honest Carol Logan (Grace), the local librarian. But Jack is short on funds, and manages to pull off a local bank robbery that nets him a huge amount of money. However, now he has the cops and the FBI after him, along with the local crime boss Earl Dawson (McFarlan), who is upset that he did not get a cut of the robbery. But eventually the two criminals team up and end their reins of terror, but can Carol's love reform a gangster's heart?
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Length: 01:12:00
Posted: 3/17/2008

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