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This is an exceptional Jimmy Stewart film that has undeservedly been overlooked for decades. Much of this might be because Stewart made so many wonderful films this one just got lost, however it truly deserves to be remembered. However, if you are looking for a "Film Noir" movie, do not believe the dust jacket of the DVD that says it is. Sure, it is a film about a crime and Stewart is initially VERY cynical, but it also lacks the grittiness, interesting shading and camera angles and the wonderful gangster lingo normally found in Noir. However, this is NOT to say this is a bad film--it's wonderful and nearly merits a rating of 9.The film is the true story about the murder of a cop and the subsequent incarceration of two men who were, in fact, innocent. In many ways, it's like a traditional drama and a documentary combined. Because of the excellent writing, pacing and acting, the film is a standout picture and will please both lovers of Noir AND the ordinary viewer.By the way, the reason I scored the film an 8 instead of 9 all was due to the movie having a hole in the plot. Richard Conte's character was only one of the two innocent men imprisoned for the crime. The other man was also innocent but his disposition was never discussed and the film really left me wondering what happened to him--did he remain in prison or live happily ever after?! To find out, see the IMDb trivia for this movie.
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