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Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for his accomplice Rick, a sadistic mobster who owes him $50,000 from the job they pulled. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, assuming that Joe will be killed while fleeing. But with the help of his love-struck girl Pat and his sympathetic legal caseworker Ann, Joe gets further than Rick intended...
A framed convict escapes from prison with the help of a former associate who believes he can clear his name. While on the run, he becomes entangled with a lonely lounge singer who falls for him, complicating his attempts to prove his innocence and evade the relentless pursuit of the law and the criminal element.
Raw Deal is widely regarded as a standout example of film noir, praised for its taut direction, gritty atmosphere, and strong performances, particularly from Claire Trevor. It's often cited for its compelling narrative and its effectiveness in portraying desperation and moral ambiguity within the genre.
Praised for its relentless pacing and effective noir atmosphere.
Features a standout performance from Claire Trevor as the doomed lounge singer.
Considered a well-crafted example of the crime thriller subgenre of film noir.
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The film is notable for its bleak outlook and for being one of the few films where the protagonist's attempts to do the right thing ultimately lead to tragedy, a common theme in darker noir productions.
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Anthony Mann packs quite a lot into eighty minutes in this quickly paced and engagingly intricate film noir. "Joe" (Dennis O'Keefe) faces festering in jail for years after helping out his duplicitous pal "Coyle" (Raymond Burr) who now owes ...
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