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Shockproof (1949)

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Beauty contest winner Patricia Knight's one bid for screen stardom was Columbia's Shockproof. Knight plays Jenny Wright, a convicted murderess paroled in the care of probation officer Griff Marat (Cornel Wilde). What begins as an aloof professional relationship eventually blossoms into romance. The fly in the ointment is shady Harry Wesson (John Baragrey), the gambler who inveigled Jenny into committing murder. The girl is torn between creature comforts offered her by Wesson and the promise of a

Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Oct 27, 2009

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All Critics (12) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1) | DVD (1)

A cheap 79-minute time-waster that's all business ...

January 25, 2007 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
Village Voice
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While Shockproof will inspire more groans than gasps, it's essential viewing for fans of Mr. Fuller and Mr. Sirk.

January 25, 2007 Comment
New York Times
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Well done mixture of romance and film noir.

January 30, 2012 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | Comment
Classic Film and Television

Captivating.

October 7, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion | Comment
CinePassion

... a minor noir with Fuller's tabloid sensibility and Sirk's romantic gloss, directed with an economy that makes the most of its modest budget.

December 5, 2009 Full Review Source: Seanax.com | Comment
Seanax.com

In his own way, Sirk was as good a director as Fuller; here he emphasizes the complex, intense emotions of the lead characters, which helps guide the film over some of its plot hurdles.

October 30, 2009 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | Comment
Combustible Celluloid

A hamstrung potboiler.

March 8, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Given its poetic nuances, it's a shame the film succumbs to cliché.

January 27, 2007 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Shockproof

Decent noir that moves quite well, although the ending is a complete and utter cop out, with a perplexing choice to just give up made by the antagonist. Still, it has some very strong moments, and Sirk shows a bit of flair now and then. I think Cornel Wilde did OK, but Patricia Knight is largely unconvincing. Howard

December 11, 2010
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