Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the only suspect in the eyes of tough Chief Conroy, who pursues him doggedly despite lack of evidence. The obsessed Conroy is dismissed from the force, but continues to harass Willis, who flees to a sleazy town on the Mexican border. Of course, Conroy follows. But which is crazy, Conroy or Willis?
A determined police lieutenant is obsessed with bringing down a dangerous mobster, who is also the married lover of a beautiful nightclub singer. The singer finds herself caught in the middle of the escalating conflict between the two men, with her own life and safety hanging in the balance. As the investigation intensifies, loyalties are tested and dangerous choices must be made in this tense noir thriller.
Naked Alibi is a solid, if somewhat conventional, entry into the film noir genre. While it may not reach the heights of the genre's classics, it offers a compelling story with strong performances, particularly from Sterling Hayden as the driven detective. Critics noted its atmospheric tension and effective portrayal of a dark underworld.
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Actress Brenda Marshall, who plays the singer, was the real-life wife of actor William Holden and retired from acting shortly after this film to focus on raising their children.
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