HOT CARS (1956). TCM recently unearthed this rare crime drama (not sure if ever got a legit home video release until very recently) produced by Howard Koch and directed by Don McDougall (mainly a TV director). It could be termed 'lite Noir' as it certainly has all the basic elements: A man forced into a criminal enterprise (John Broomfield). A dangerous femme fatale (the luscious Joi Lansing). A crime boss (Ralph Clanton). The Detective on the case (Dabbs Greer). A murder. Etc.. It certainly qualifies, but, it lacks much style as it's mostly done in a flat TV episodic style. That is, until the pretty exciting and cinematic finale in an amusement park. Nothing great, but, 50s crime completists will want to take a look should TCM run it again.
Hot Cars
(1956)
50's crime drama has noirish elements without much style
3 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers