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The Mad Game
Bootlegger Ed Carson is sent to prison. His old gang turns from liquor (now legal) to kidnapping. When they nab the son and daughter-in-law of the judge who sent Carson to prison, he is paroled to help in the capture.
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Plot Summary
A young race car driver, Jack, returns home after an accident that injured his friend and rival, Bob. Wracked with guilt, Jack takes to drinking and becomes a drifter. However, he finds purpose when he decides to enter a dangerous cross-country race to clear his name and prove his skill, facing both external challenges and his own inner demons.
Critical Reception
The Mad Game received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics often praising its thrilling race sequences and the earnest performances of its lead actors, particularly John Mack Brown. However, some found the plot somewhat predictable and melodramatic. Audiences generally enjoyed the action and romantic elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting car racing scenes.
John Mack Brown's performance as the conflicted driver was a highlight.
The melodrama and plot were considered somewhat formulaic by some critics.
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Fun Fact
The film features real-life race car driving sequences, adding to its authenticity and excitement for audiences of the era.
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