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99 River Street (1953)

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Release Date: Jan 11, 1953 Wide

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Ernie Driscoll (John Payne) is an ex-fighter who came within seconds of winning the world championship. He's now forced to eke out a living driving a cab. A basically decent guy, he has lots of people who care about him, including Linda James (Evelyn Keyes), a slightly ditsy actress friend -- but Ernie also has a short fuse, especially where his wife Pauline (Peggie Castle) is concerned. His rage boils over when he spots her kissing another man, but her unfaithfulness turns out to be the least

Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Phil Karlson

In Theaters: Jan 11, 1953 Wide

MGM

Cast

John Payne
Ernie Driscoll
Evelyn Keyes
Linda James
Brad Dexter
Victor Rawlins
Frank Faylen
Stan Hogan
Peggie Castle
Pauline Driscoll
Jay Adler
Christopher
Jack Lambert
Mickey
Eddy Waller
Pop Dudkee
Glenn Langan
Lloyd Morgan
John Day
Bud
Ian Wolfe
Walde Daggett
Peter Leeds
Nat Finley
William Tannen
Director
Gene Reynolds
Chuck

Critic Reviews for 99 River Street

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... arguably Karlson's greatest film and certainly his most beautifully brutal... a film driven by the fury of a man who is tired of being life's punching bag.

February 26, 2011 Full Review Source: Parallax View

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Sean Axmaker

Parallax View

Phil Karlson directed series of very tough, violent film noirs, but few of them are as tough and violent as the superb 99 River Street.

July 16, 2010 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

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Strong thriller, pitting a boxer hero against jewel thieves.

January 31, 2010 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

It's an absorbing film that explores the life of a boxer.

April 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Back when drama and suspense made a movie and not sex and swearing like the American movies of today. Made in 1953 this movie stands out there as it is full of drama and suspense. A fighter is just seconds away from becoming the world champion but gets hit above the eye in a fight and with that his dreams and fight

February 17, 2011

Bruce Bruce

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a terrific overlooked noir, likely the best film of director phil karlson's career. john payne plays a washed up fighter who's constantly reliving his lost shot at the title, struggling as a cabdriver with a dissatisfied wife. what is it with boxers and noir? needless to say, he gets mixed up in a dangerous game,

August 9, 2009

Stella Dallas

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