Terrific gangster movie.
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02/09/06
The Big Combo (1955)
91 %
Reviews Counted: 11 Fresh: 10 Rotten:1 Average Rating: 6.9/10
Runtime: 89 mins
Synopsis: Shocking cruelty and explosive performances by Wilde and Conte make this a favorite of film-noir cultists. The plot revolves around Wilde's determination to smash the rackets with the help of the gang boss' ex-girlfriend. As in this outing, director Lewis's deft use of low budgets made him a... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Jean Wallace, Brian Donlevy, Robert Middleton
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It is done with grim melodramatics that are hard-hitting despite a rambling, not-too-credible plot, and is cut out to order for the meller fan who likes his action rough and raw.
01/25/08
Top Critic
Where the usual noir takes place in a nightmare world, this one seems to inhabit a dream: there's no longer fear in the images, but rather a distanced, idealized beauty.
01/25/08
Top Critic
Shadows and lies are the stars of The Big Combo, a spellbinding black-and-white chiaroscuro with the segmented texture of a spider's web.
05/01/06
Conte is convincing as the maniacal hood, while Wilde is a good counter-balance to Conte.
08/15/01
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