Crime Does Not Pay
A man walks into a movie theater in Paris and starts watching a film—the same one we're watching, consisting of four stories of best criminal intentions gone awry from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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Plot Summary
A small-time hoodlum gets involved with a powerful gangster and his moll, leading him into a spiral of violence and betrayal. As he tries to climb the criminal ladder, he finds himself caught between dangerous alliances and the law.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Crime Does Not Pay' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its gritty portrayal of the criminal underworld and a strong performance from Robert Loggia, while others found its plot predictable and overly violent.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw depiction of crime and Loggia's intense performance.
- Criticized for a familiar narrative and gratuitous violence.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Crime Does Not Pay' is not readily available through common aggregation platforms. However, discussions often highlight its status as a lesser-known but solid entry in the crime genre of the early 1960s.
Fun Fact
This film marked an early directorial effort by Richard C. Sarafian, who would later gain recognition for directing the cult classic 'Vanishing Point' (1971).
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