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Following WWII, ex-G.I. Stan opened up a drive-in restaurant. His girlfriend, Joanie, is one of the car hops. They want to get married someday, but the less-than-stellar business the restaurant takes in puts a hold on that plan. One day, Joanie's ne’er-do-well brother Frank blows into town with a money-making scheme. She's against it, but Stan - an inveterate gambler - finds the promise of riches too seductive to resist…
A returned Korean War veteran tries to go straight after his release from prison, but he's drawn back into the criminal underworld by a former associate. He finds himself entangled in a web of espionage and murder when he's hired to transport a mysterious woman and a package across the country. The veteran must navigate dangerous loyalties and uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.
The Crooked Web received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, appreciated for its taut direction and suspenseful atmosphere, characteristic of Don Siegel's early work. While not a major critical hit, it was noted for its effective B-movie thrills and solid performances, particularly from Frank Lovejoy.
Praised for its efficient pacing and suspenseful plot.
Noted for Don Siegel's early directorial skill in crafting a tense thriller.
Features a compelling performance from Frank Lovejoy.
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Director Don Siegel, known for his later neo-noir masterpieces like 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'Dirty Harry,' honed his skills on numerous B-movies like 'The Crooked Web' before achieving wider acclaim.
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This is just a bit too convoluted for it's own good. It's all about a scheme to retrieve some gold from Germany buried at the end of WWII by Richard Denning ("Frank"). Frank Lovejoy ("Stan") and his gal Mari Blanchard ("Joanie") are the pai...