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An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
A desperate ex-convict, Johnny Ingram, hatches a plan to rob a Las Vegas casino. To carry out the heist, he assembles a crew of hardened criminals, each with their own specific skills. However, as the plan unfolds, racial tensions, mistrust, and the ever-present threat of betrayal begin to fracture the group, jeopardizing the entire operation.
Odds Against Tomorrow was met with a mixed to positive reception upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful direction and the compelling performances of its lead actors, others found its narrative somewhat predictable. Over time, it has gained a reputation as a solid entry in the crime thriller genre, particularly noted for its gritty realism and social undertones.
Praise for Robert Wise's taut direction and the film's suspenseful build-up.
Appreciation for the strong performances, especially from Robert Mitchum and Harry Belafonte.
Criticism for a somewhat formulaic plot and predictable twists.
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The film's score was composed by John Lewis, the musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet, and features a distinctive jazz sound that enhances the movie's mood.
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Ed Begley is "Burke", an ex-cop with an axe to grind. He owes a load of cash too, so conceives a clever plan to relieve a bank of a rather large sum of money. He has two accomplices in mind. The first is the dapper, debonaire "Ingram" (Harr...
Whatsoever Thy Hand Findeth To Do. Do It With Thy Might. Odds Against Tomorrow is directed by Robert Wise and adapted to screenplay by Abraham Polonsky and Nelson Gidding from the novel written by William P. McGivern. It stars Harry Bela...
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