Back in 1958, Charles Bronson had appeared in a few movies and TV shows but was far from a star. Additionally, his tough guy persona wasn't yet established by later movies such as "The Dirty Dozen", "The Valachi Papers" or the "Deathwish" films. Here, instead, he plays a pretty ordinary guy who gets sucked in the middle of a gangland killing.
Alan (Bronson) is out one night picking up a prescription for his pregnant wife. On the way back, he witnesses two goons murder a poor sap. He calls the police about it...but doesn't want to get involved so he doesn't give his name. However, he accidentally left the prescription behind and soon the cops show up...asking him if he witnessed the killing. He reluctantly admits he called them and soon agrees to cooperate...identifying both the killers and the car they used. Unfortunately, there's a leak in the police force and soon Maxie knows that there's a witness...one who needs to be silenced. What's next? See the film.
Apart from the confrontation Maxie has with the Syndicate late in the movie, which seemed a bit phony, I liked this film a lot. It is tough and exciting...but also seems more realistic than many other crime movies. Well worth your time.
Alan (Bronson) is out one night picking up a prescription for his pregnant wife. On the way back, he witnesses two goons murder a poor sap. He calls the police about it...but doesn't want to get involved so he doesn't give his name. However, he accidentally left the prescription behind and soon the cops show up...asking him if he witnessed the killing. He reluctantly admits he called them and soon agrees to cooperate...identifying both the killers and the car they used. Unfortunately, there's a leak in the police force and soon Maxie knows that there's a witness...one who needs to be silenced. What's next? See the film.
Apart from the confrontation Maxie has with the Syndicate late in the movie, which seemed a bit phony, I liked this film a lot. It is tough and exciting...but also seems more realistic than many other crime movies. Well worth your time.