Desperate

A shipping clerk in Los Angeles is wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit and goes on the run with his wife. They become entangled with a ruthless gangster and his moll, leading to a desperate flight across the country. The couple must evade both the law and the criminals in a race against time to clear the clerk's name.

Desperate was a modest but effective noir thriller, praised for its tight pacing and Mann's solid direction on a limited budget. While not a major critical hit, it was recognized as a well-crafted B-movie that showcased Mann's burgeoning talent for suspense and atmospheric storytelling.

• Praised for its taut direction and noir atmosphere.
• Considered a competent and suspenseful B-movie.
• Notable for early work of director Anthony Mann and actor Raymond Burr.

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Raymond Burr, who later became famous as Perry Mason and Ironside, plays the menacing mobster, Rick, a role that significantly contributed to his early career in villainous parts.