Guns, Girls and Gangsters
Chuck Wheeler gets out of the Pen and sets up an elaborate heist of Vegas casino money travelling by armored truck. He enlists the help of shady club owner Joe Darren and his ex-cellmate's wife, Vi. Vi's husband Mike is a trigger happy and jealous hothead and will not grant her a divorce. Mike escapes from prison right before the armored truck job goes into motion and promises trouble as he tries to locate his associates and his wandering wife.
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Plot Summary
A washed-up singer gets involved with a notorious crime syndicate after discovering a suitcase full of money. He hopes to use the fortune to revive his career and impress a nightclub owner. However, his entanglement with the mob puts him in a dangerous position, forcing him to confront his past and make difficult choices to survive.
Critical Reception
Guns, Girls and Gangsters is a lesser-known film noir that has garnered a cult following for its gritty atmosphere and melodramatic plot. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it is now appreciated for its contributions to the crime genre and its portrayal of the era's underworld.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric noir elements and suspenseful narrative.
- Some critics found the plot predictable but enjoyed the performances.
- Recognized for its typical B-movie crime drama appeal of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but it is often viewed as a standard crime drama from the late 1950s.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'King of the Roaring Twenties' before being changed to 'Guns, Girls and Gangsters'.
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