The Drag Net
The Drag Net

Movie spotlight

The Drag Net

1936
Movie
61 min
English

A playboy takes a job as an assistant district attorney, finds himself up against a tough crime boss and his gang.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Leslie T. WhiteGenres: Crime, Mystery, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A hardened detective is assigned to investigate a series of murders that seem to be connected to a popular nightclub. As he delves deeper into the seedy underworld, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches higher than he could have imagined. The detective must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim.

Critical Reception

The Drag-Net received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, praised for its gritty atmosphere and fast-paced narrative typical of early crime thrillers. While some critics found the plot convoluted, others appreciated its suspenseful elements and the performance of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric portrayal of the criminal underworld.

  • Felt to be somewhat predictable by contemporary standards.

  • Engaging performances from the cast.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Drag-Net' is largely unavailable through aggregated Google user reviews due to its age. However, where commentary exists, it often points to the film as a solid, albeit unsurprising, example of 1930s crime cinema.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, typical for B-movies of the era, yet it managed to create a palpable sense of tension and urban decay.

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