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Bad Boy

1938Movie69 minEnglish

Nick plans to go to Canada after being released from prison, but his old gang will not share out the loot from their last job.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Charles VidorGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young man, trying to escape his criminal past and reform himself, finds himself entangled with gangsters and a detective determined to bring him to justice. Despite his best efforts to go straight, he is constantly pulled back into the underworld, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

Critical Reception

Bad Boy received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty portrayal of urban crime and the performance of its lead actor, others found the plot to be formulaic and predictable. It is generally considered a B-movie of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • James Dunn delivers a commendable performance as the troubled protagonist.
  • The film's crime drama elements are competently handled but lack originality.
  • Features a somewhat predictable narrative arc common in crime films of the period.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of several crime dramas produced by Grand National Pictures, a studio that struggled to compete with the major Hollywood players of the time.

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