After five years in prison wrongly accused of robbery of US$ 100,000.00 and murder, Rocky Mulloy (Dick Powell) is released when the ex-marine Delong (Richard Erdman) gives the necessary alibi to him. Rocky was framed and sentenced to life, but he has always claimed that he was indeed drinking with marines. Delong is a one-leg ex-marine that wants a share of the stolen money and gave the fake alibi to release Rocky. They go to visit Nancy (Rhonda Fleming), who was Rocky´s former girlfriend that married his best friend Danny Morgan that is in prison for the same robbery, and she welcomes Rocky. Meanwhile Police Lt. Gus Cobb (Regis Toomey) tails Rocky day and night. Rocky borrows Delong´s car and seek out the gangster Louis Castro (William Conrad), who planned the robbery and he demands US$ 50,000.00 using a revolver. Castro promises to settle up with him later but frames Rocky instead. But Rocky wants to prove that he and Danny are non-guilty. Will he succeed?
"Cry Danger" is a film-noir with an engaging story of injustice, betrayal and revelations. The screenplay is very well written with plot points and excellent conclusion. The lovely Rhonda Fleming steals the film and her biography shows also a shining woman to be admired. The final twist will certainly surprise the viewers of this highly recommended film-noir. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Golpe do Destino" ("Blow of the Destiny")
"Cry Danger" is a film-noir with an engaging story of injustice, betrayal and revelations. The screenplay is very well written with plot points and excellent conclusion. The lovely Rhonda Fleming steals the film and her biography shows also a shining woman to be admired. The final twist will certainly surprise the viewers of this highly recommended film-noir. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Golpe do Destino" ("Blow of the Destiny")