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George Kelly is angry at the world and scared to death of dying. A career bank robber, Kelly gets his confidence from his Thompson SMG and his girl Flo. After a botched robbery, Flo, Kelly and his gang try their hand at a more lucrative job: kidnapping.
George "Machine Gun" Kelly, a notorious Prohibition-era gangster, is released from prison on parole and tries to go straight. However, he quickly finds himself drawn back into the criminal underworld when he is pressured by a mob boss to commit a daring bank robbery. Kelly struggles with his desire for a normal life versus the demands of his dangerous past and the people who refuse to let him escape it.
Roger Corman's early gangster film 'Machine-Gun Kelly' is often viewed as a gritty, low-budget B-movie that effectively captures the atmosphere of its era. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a cult following over the years for its raw portrayal of a notorious criminal and Bronson's intense performance.
Charles Bronson delivers a compelling performance as the titular gangster.
The film is a notable early work from director Roger Corman, showcasing his signature style on a limited budget.
It offers a somewhat bleak and unglamorous look at the life of a criminal.
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This film was one of Roger Corman's earliest directorial efforts and was shot in just six days on a very tight budget.
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Lion’s Stare You Down. Machine Gun Kelly is directed by Roger Corman and written by Robert Wright Campbell. It stars Charles Bronson, Susan Cabot, Morey Amsterdam, Jack Lambert, Frank DeKova and Connie Gilchrist. Music is by Gerald Frie...