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Shoes on Asphalt
Three stories are put together as an omnibus: 1) The adventures of a little girl named Zorica who tries to find her dog while her mother thinks she's in the kindergarten. 2) The clash between a group of boys with the superintendent of a building who doesn't let them keep a dog in the housing. 3) A group of boys play with a stolen revolver.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck musician, desperate for money, gets entangled in a criminal plot. He finds himself in possession of stolen jewels and becomes the target of both the police and the dangerous thieves who want them back. The musician must navigate a treacherous path through the criminal underworld to clear his name and survive.
Critical Reception
Shoes on Asphalt is a lesser-known noir film that received minimal attention upon its release. While it features a classic noir setup, critical reviews were generally lukewarm, with many finding it to be a predictable and somewhat derivative entry in the genre. Audience reception has been similarly muted, with its primary appeal now resting with dedicated fans of film noir and B-movies.
What Reviewers Say
A serviceable but unremarkable B-movie noir.
Lacks the tension and style of more prominent films in the genre.
Competent performances but a predictable plot.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by W. Lee Wilder, the father of famed director Billy Wilder, though their styles and critical success were vastly different.
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