Pretty Boy Floyd
Pretty Boy Floyd

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Pretty Boy Floyd

1960
Movie
96 min
English

Trying to shake his troubled past and start a new honest life, Floyd loses his job because of that past. With nowhere to go but back home in Oklahoma he gets news that his father's been murdered and the local sheriff lets the killer off with a self-defense plea. Bent on revenge, Floyd does what he must which leads him down a dark road littered with robbing banks and loose women. Floyd's final days are anything BUT pretty!

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Herbert J. LederGenres: Crime, Drama, Western

Plot Summary

This biographical crime drama chronicles the life of Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd, a notorious Depression-era outlaw. The film follows his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a wanted fugitive, detailing his violent escapades and his eventual demise at the hands of federal agents. It attempts to portray the complex motivations behind his criminal career, set against the backdrop of economic hardship.

Critical Reception

Pretty Boy Floyd received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found its narrative simplistic and its portrayal of the outlaw unconvincing. While some may have appreciated its attempt to delve into the life of a notorious figure, it was generally considered a low-budget and unremarkable crime film of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a rather straightforward and uninspired depiction of its subject.

  • Lacks the depth and nuance to make Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd a compelling character.

  • Generally considered a B-movie with limited artistic merit.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by the low-budget exploitation film company Lippert Productions, known for its genre pictures and often sensationalized content.

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