Aside from a bit of unnecessary narration at the end about how crime is evil, I really loved "New York Confidential". It's because nearly all other mob films of the day, there are no good guys...just scum killing scum and a few innocents getting killed in the process. It's unrelentingly grim plot make it a great film...one well worth watching.
The film centers on two people...Mr. Lupo (Broderick Crawford), a mob boss, and Nick (Richard Conte), a hired gun who is intensely loyal. The film seems like a step-by-step instruction manual on how organized crime is conducted...complete with an aura of supposed respectability, cops and politicians in the bag, and absolutely no personal loyalty. Aside from later films like "The Godfather", I really cannot recall another movie quite like this one. Add to that some terrific acting, a dandy script and a toughness you will adore, and you have the recipe for an exceptional crime film. Well worth seeing.
The film centers on two people...Mr. Lupo (Broderick Crawford), a mob boss, and Nick (Richard Conte), a hired gun who is intensely loyal. The film seems like a step-by-step instruction manual on how organized crime is conducted...complete with an aura of supposed respectability, cops and politicians in the bag, and absolutely no personal loyalty. Aside from later films like "The Godfather", I really cannot recall another movie quite like this one. Add to that some terrific acting, a dandy script and a toughness you will adore, and you have the recipe for an exceptional crime film. Well worth seeing.