Deadline

A district attorney is forced to confront his own past when he investigates a murder case that seems eerily similar to a crime he committed years ago. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and personal demons that threaten to destroy his career and his life. He must race against time to solve the mystery before he becomes the next victim.

Upon its release, Deadline was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising Fritz Lang's direction and Edward G. Robinson's performance, while others found the plot to be convoluted and predictable. Over time, it has gained a more appreciative audience as a solid, if not outstanding, entry in the film noir genre.

• Praised for its noir atmosphere and Lang's signature directorial style.
• Edward G. Robinson delivers a compelling performance as a man haunted by his past.
• Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is not well-documented, but the film is generally seen by fans of the genre as a decent noir thriller with a strong lead.

Although Fritz Lang was a master of suspense and film noir, Deadline was one of his lesser-known works, overshadowed by his more iconic films like "M" and "The Big Heat."