99 River Street (1953)
3.8 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 23min
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- Synopsis:
- Having lost his heavyweight championship match, boxer Ernie Driscoll (John Payne) now drives a taxi for a living and earns the scorn of his nagging wife, Pauline (Peggie Castle), who blames him for her lack of social status. Involved with jewel thief Victor Rawlins (Brad Dexter), Pauline is murdered by him when she impedes his ability to fence the jewels. Blamed for his wife's murder, Ernie must track down Rawlins before he leaves the country.
- Actors:
- John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen, Peggie Castle, Jay Adler, Jack Lambert, Glenn Langan, Eddy Waller, John Daheim, Ian Wolfe, Peter Leeds, William Tannen, Gene Reynolds, Hal Baylor, Paul Bryar, Claire Carleton, G. Pat Collins, Sayre Dearing, Tom Greenway
- Directors:
- Phil Karlson
- Producers:
- Edward Small
- Writers:
- Robert Smith, George Zuckerman, Phil Karlson, John Payne
- Aka:
- Crosstown
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama, Thrillers
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A Fistful of Trouble in Noir York City - 99 River Street review by griggs
99 River Street is a cracking slice of noir, full of regret, grit, and people nursing the bruises of a life gone sideways. It’s packed with characters who once had dreams but now just try to stay afloat. And at the heart of it all, John Payne delivers a brilliant performance as the worn-down ex-boxer caught in a night that goes from bad to worse. The plot zips along, the tension builds nicely, and the whole thing looks terrific. A proper gem for fans of shadowy streets and dashed hopes.
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