Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)

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Release Date: Oct 15, 1959 Wide

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Harry Belafonte was both producer and star of this hard-edged film noir crime drama. Dave Burke (Ed Begley, Sr.) is an ex-cop who has been kicked off the force for refusing to inform on his colleagues to the State Crime Committee. Short on money, the former policeman jumps to the other side of the law and plans to knock over a bank in upstate New York. He'll need help, so Burke brings in two other men to assist him -- Johnny Ingram (Belafonte), a jazz musician with an addiction to gambling

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Robert Wise

Written By: John O. Killens, Nelson Gidding

In Theaters: Oct 15, 1959 Wide

On DVD: Dec 2, 2003

Cast

Harry Belafonte
Johnny Ingram
Robert Ryan
Earl Slater
Shelley Winters
Lorry
Ed Begley Sr.
Dave Burke
Gloria Grahame
Helen
Will Kuluva
Bacco
Richard Bright
Coco
Lew Gallo
Moriarity
Fred J. Scollay
Cannoy
Carmen De Lavallade
Kitty
Mae Barnes
Annie
Kim Hamilton
Ruth Ingram
Lois Thorne
Eadie
Wayne Rogers
Soldier
Zohra Lampert
Girl in Bar
William Zuckert
Bartender
Burtt Harris
Man in Bar
Clint Young
Policeman
Paul Hoffman
Garry
Cicely Tyson
Fra
William Adams
Bank Guard
Fred Herrick
Bank Manager
Mary Boylan
Bank Secretary
Allen Nourse
Police Chief
Robert Earl Jones
Guard
Mel Stewart
Elevator Operator

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A powerful film noir that underscores socially conscious issues.

January 29, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Solid crime caper is a little heavy on the symbolism but is well acted and tightly directed with an intriguing and apt music score. Gloria Grahame, who looks pretty rough, is wasted in a small meaningless part.

September 25, 2010

jay nixon

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Good stuff. It's been quite a few years since the last time I saw a Harry Belafonte film, I had forgotten just what a tremendous actor he really is (was). This is a noir classic that will hold your attention wire to wire. Note: Did the ending remind anyone else of White Heat? ("Top of the world, Ma!")

December 28, 2008