Remarkable how relevant a film can be after half a century has passed. The constant call for stricter penalties against an early treatment of criminals. In 1952 Dmytryk couldn't make a movie about a serial rapist, but by naming the shooting of women a sex crime, he still makes clear what the film is about. Prime piece of filmmaking.
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Remarkable how relevant a film can be after half a century has passed. The constant call for stricter penalties against an early treatment of criminals. In 1952 Dmytryk couldn't make a movie about a serial rapist, but by naming the shooting of women a sex crime, he still makes clear what the film is about. Prime piece of filmmaking.jerry warton
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Very good, terrific ending.ClassicLady
What a hard-hitting movie! Wonderfully still relevant (unfortunately) and a commentary on the way we still treat - or don't treat - criminals.