Night Raiders
Night Raiders

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Night Raiders

1952
Movie
52 min
English

Whip arrives to investigate why night raiders are ransacking cabins but taking nothing....

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Herman CohenGenres: Crime, Film Noir, Mystery

Plot Summary

A private detective is hired by a worried mother to find her missing daughter, who has fallen under the influence of a criminal gang. As he delves deeper into the city's underbelly, he uncovers a complex web of crime and deceit that puts his own life in danger.

Critical Reception

Night Raiders received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty atmosphere and fast-paced plot, others found its narrative somewhat convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. It is generally considered a B-movie of its era, notable for its noir elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric noir elements and suspenseful crime narrative.

  • Criticized for a plot that can be difficult to follow at times.

  • The performances were generally seen as competent for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is largely unavailable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, typical for many crime films of the early 1950s, and aimed to provide straightforward genre entertainment.

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John Chard

John Chard

Ransacking Rigmarole. Night Raiders is directed by Howard Bretherton and written by Maurice Tombragel. It stars Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight, Lois Hall and Tommy Farrell. Music is by Raoul Kraushaar and cinematography by Ernest Miller. B...