The Raid
The Raid

The Raid

1954Movie83 minEnglish

A group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Herbert J. BibermanGenres: Drama, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A disgraced former cop, Frank Huett, takes a job on a remote naval base in the Pacific, hoping to escape his past. However, his past catches up with him when he's caught in a web of corruption involving a ruthless crime boss and a beautiful singer with her own agenda. Frank must confront his demons and fight for survival in a dangerous world where betrayal lurks around every corner.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Raid' received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics often highlighting its tense atmosphere and performances, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its noir elements and action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty, noir atmosphere and suspenseful storytelling.
  • Jan Sterling's performance as the femme fatale was often singled out for acclaim.
  • Some critics noted a somewhat conventional plot despite the strong performances.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Mexico, with the naval base sequences filmed at the Mexican naval training facility in La Paz, Baja California Sur.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Civil War “Western” that takes place a dozen miles from the Canadian border_** In September-October, 1864, a Confederate officer (Van Heflin) coordinates a group of 21 young soldiers, mostly ex-POWs, for an attack on a prosperous town...
John Chard

John Chard

With a rebel yell, I cried more more more. "This is a true story...it began on the night of September 26 1864, in a Union prison stockade at Plattsburgh, New York, not many miles from the Canadian border." Tho director Hugo Fregonese'...