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A hurricane swells outside, but it's nothing compared to the storm within the hotel at Key Largo. There, sadistic mobster Johnny Rocco holes up - and holds at gunpoint hotel owner James Temple, his widowed daughter-in-law Nora, and ex-GI Frank McCloud.
Frank McCloud, a cynical World War II veteran, travels to Key Largo, Florida, to visit the widow and father of a fallen comrade. Upon arrival, he finds the hotel taken over by a ruthless gangster, Johnny Rocco, and his thuggish crew who are hiding out from a hurricane and the law. McCloud is drawn into a tense battle of wits and wills with Rocco, forcing him to confront his own past and decide where his loyalties lie.
Key Largo was a critical and commercial success upon its release. Praised for its taut atmosphere, strong performances, and compelling script, it is considered a classic of film noir and one of the best films from Warner Bros. in the late 1940s. Bogart and Robinson's performances, in particular, were lauded.
Acclaimed for its suspenseful atmosphere and gripping performances, especially from Humphrey Bogart and Edward G. Robinson.
Celebrated as a prime example of film noir, with its effective use of dialogue and tension.
Praised for its strong thematic elements exploring disillusionment and moral ambiguity in the post-war era.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's suspenseful plot, excellent acting, and memorable dialogue, often citing Bogart and Robinson's compelling performances as a major draw. The film's noir atmosphere and tense standoff during the hurricane are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Edward G. Robinson received a Venice Film Festival award for Best Actor. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording.
Edward G. Robinson, who played the ruthless gangster Johnny Rocco, was a staunch anti-fascist and used his salary from 'Key Largo' to help fund the war effort by purchasing war bonds.
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With an hurricane rapidly approaching, "Frank" (Humphrey Bogart) visits "Temple" (Lionel Barrymore) - the wheelchair-bound father of his late wartime buddy at his hotel only to find that it's temporarily under new management. "Johnny Rocco"...
A storm is about to break over Key Largo, but that's nothing compared to the emotional eruptions going on inside James Temple's run-down hotel, where the crippled old proprietor, his daughter-in-law, and a disillusioned ex-GI are being held...
A brilliant John Huston thriller with an unbeatable cast: Bogart, Bacall, Robinson, and Barrymore! It's neither amazing nor a secret as to why this classic noir will never get stale.
Intense classic showcasing many wonderful artists. Frank McCloud is in the Florida Keys to visit the widow and father in law of an old war buddy, whilst at the hotel they run, he finds it has been taken over by gangster Johnny Rocco and ...