A great looking near-
film noir which doesn't have much going for it in the dialog department. The basic story line bears a truly remarkable resemblance to a much better film, ANATOMY OF A MURDER (1959). Chandler is a hotshot lawyer known for his ability to get guilty criminals off the
hook. He is hired by married couple Stewart and Reed to defend the latter, who is on trial for murdering a bartender who made a pass at Stewart and ripped her dress. The jury finds Reed innocent, but only after Chandler undermines the testimony of sheriff Carson. Carson plans revenge by getting
juror Russell to admit that she accepted a bribe from Chandler in return for a vote ...
Released:
1957
Rated:
NR
Length:
93 mins