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There Was a Crooked Man
When a law-abiding demolition expert is duped by a gang of criminals into helping them he is caught and jailed. When he is released he goes straight and then notices a leading citizen in his town is cheating his neighbours.
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Plot Summary
This film noir follows a detective investigating a series of murders that seem to be connected to a powerful, corrupt individual. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and greed within the city's elite. The detective must navigate dangerous alliances and confront his own demons to bring the perpetrator to justice before the truth is buried forever.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for 'There Was a Crooked Man (1960)' is scarce due to its obscurity and limited release. Contemporary reviews are difficult to find, and modern critical analysis is rare, making it hard to gauge its overall impact. The film is often considered a lesser-known entry in the film noir genre.
What Reviewers Say
A gritty, atmospheric noir with a complex plot.
Features typical genre tropes of corruption and moral ambiguity.
May be of interest to hardcore fans of film noir.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
Due to its limited distribution and subsequent obscurity, 'There Was a Crooked Man (1960)' is considered a 'lost film' by some film historians, with very little archival information available.
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