James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld. When a friend of his is gunned down by a notorious criminal, Brick decides to abandon the exercise of the law and join the Department of Justice to capture the murderer.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: William Keighley
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
James Cagney
‘Brick' Davis
Margaret Lindsay
Kay McCord
Ann Dvorak
Jean Morgan
Robert Armstrong
Jeff McCord
Barton MacLane
Collins
Lloyd Nolan
Hugh Farrell
William Harrigan
'Mac' McKay
Russell Hopton
Gerard
Edward Pawley
Danny Leggett
Noel Madison
Durfee
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