Human Targets
The Dale's need money for their sick mother and Bart Travis, having found gold, says he will provide it. Duke Remsden learns of the strike and waylays Buzz Dale as he tries to record Bart's deed. Then dressed as Bart, Duke kills and robs a man. With the Sheriff after Bart, Buzz escapes capture, finds the clothes worn to impersonate Bart, and heads for the Sheriff.
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Plot Summary
A tough detective goes undercover to infiltrate a notorious criminal gang that specializes in blackmail and extortion. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal, risking his life to expose the ringleaders. The investigation leads him through the gritty underbelly of the city, where danger lurks at every turn.
Critical Reception
While specific contemporary critical reviews are scarce due to the film's age and limited distribution, 'Human Targets' is generally regarded as a typical, albeit somewhat formulaic, crime drama of its era. It showcases early elements of film noir with its shadowy atmosphere and morally ambiguous characters. Audience reception was likely moderate, typical for B-movies of the period.
What Reviewers Say
- A standard crime thriller with a predictable plot.
- Features a competent performance from Ricardo Cortez.
- Offers a glimpse into early 1930s crime film conventions.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by Warner Bros. as a B-picture, meaning it was intended as the less prominent feature on a double-bill program.
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