Not to be confused with the equally annoying picture of the same name that was made from Joseph Moncure March's less-than-epic poem, this one features sex, violence, loud jazz, and as reprehensible a group of thieves and brigands as have ever been seen on any screen. It's a quickie flick
that hoped to cash in on the beatniks who were occupying the media spotlight at the time. Quinn is an ex-football player who is now close to being an animal. He spends his time frequenting jazz clubs with his cadre of pals: Robinson, a drug-crazed knife man, Grant, and pianist Persoff. All are on
drugs and need money to fill their veins. One night the quartet goes out looking for s...
Released:
1956
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins