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A San Francisco hood is rubbed out by rival Bruno Felkin, who himself reports the crime to Homicide Lt. Kelsey in an alibi scheme which fails. To escape, he stows away on a fishing boat. At sea, skipper Hamil Linder receives Bruno kindly, teaching him fishing; Bruno enlists Hamil's wayward son Carl to tend his slot machines. Then Carl takes an interest in Bruno's girl Connie. Climax in a storm at sea.
A discharged Marine veteran, Hank, returns home to find his younger brother, Johnny, involved with a dangerous gangster named Mailon. Hank tries to pull Johnny away from the criminal underworld, but finds himself drawn into a perilous game of cat and mouse with Mailon and his associates. The film explores themes of loyalty, corruption, and the struggle for redemption against overwhelming odds.
The Raging Tide received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its taut direction, compelling performances, and atmospheric portrayal of a corrupt underworld. Audiences appreciated its gritty crime narrative and moral complexities, though some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Praised for its effective noir atmosphere and tense crime drama.
Richard Conte's performance as the conflicted protagonist was a highlight.
Some critics noted a familiar plot structure within the crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this older film, but general sentiment in contemporary reviews points to appreciation for its suspenseful narrative and strong performances.
None notable.
The film was shot on location in the San Francisco Bay Area, adding to its authentic and gritty atmosphere.
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This is quite an engaging story that sees gangster "Bruno Felkin" (Richard Conte) cleverly devise an alibi by seeking refuge on the small fishing boat of "Linder" (Charles Bickford) after he has carefully bumped off a San Francisco rival. T...
Choppy Waters. The Raging Tide is directed by George Sherman and adapted to screenplay by Ernest K. Gann from his own novel Fiddler’s Green. It stars Shelley Winters, Richard Conte, Stephen McNally, Charles Bickford, John McIntire and Al...