A innocent dentist is murdered and the only apparent motive seems to be to steal a set of dental x-rays. To the police it looks like an accident, but private eye Brad Runyan thinks there's more to it.
In this noir thriller, a crippled accountant embezzles $1 million from his insurance company and fakes his own death. He then assumes a new identity and begins to live a life of luxury, but his scheme begins to unravel when the insurance investigator gets too close.
The Fat Man is a lesser-known film noir that has garnered a cult following over the years for its tight plotting and suspenseful atmosphere. While not a critical darling upon its release, it is now appreciated for its contributions to the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available often highlight the film's effectiveness as a suspenseful crime drama.
This film was one of director William Castle's early directorial efforts before he became famous for his B-horror movies in the late 1950s and 1960s.
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