Film-Noir; Powell on the prowl. Rocky Malloy(Dick Powell)is released from prison and immediately begins looking for who framed him for a robbery he did not commit. An ex-Marine(Richard Erdman)proves to be a false witness to get Malloy released in hopes of getting a share of $100,000 believed to be hidden. No-nonsense cop(Regis Toomey)greets Malloy on his arrival in Los Angeles and promises to tail his every move. Rocky goes gunning for nightclub owner Castro(William Conrad), who had arranged the robbery. Malloy manages to meet up with his still incarcerated buddy's wife(Rhonda Flemming), who still carries a torch. Deception and flying lead is not going to deter Malloy from trying to prove his innocence. Rounding out the cast: Jean Porter, Jay Adler and Joan Banks.
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