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Shockproof (1949)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
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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

Directed By: Douglas Sirk

In Theaters: Jan 25, 1949 Wide

On DVD: Oct 27, 2009

Cast

Cornel Wilde
Graff Marat
Patricia Knight
Jenny Marsh
John Baragrey
Harry Wesson
Esther Minciotti
Mrs. Marat
Howard St. John
Sam Brooks parole offic...
Russell Collins
Frederick Bauer
Charley Bates
Tommy Marat
Gilbert Barnett
Barry
Frank Jaquet
Monte
Ann Shoemaker
Dr. Daniels
King Donovan
Joe Wilson
Claire Carleton
Florie Kobiski
Al Eben
Joe Kobiski
Richard Benedict
"Kid"
Cliff Clark
Police Lieutenant
Virginia Farmer
Mrs. Terrence
Charles Jordan
Hot Dog Man
Jimmy Lloyd
Clerk
Charles Marsh
Manager
Arthur Space
Police Inspector
Bob Stephenson
Drunk
Buddy Swan
Teenage Boy
Crane Whitley
Foreman
Isabel Withers
Switchboard Operator
Fred F. Sears
Charles Bates

Critic Reviews for Shockproof

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

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J. Hoberman

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

Matt Zoller Seitz

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

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Captivating.

October 7, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

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

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Sean Axmaker

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

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

A hamstrung potboiler.

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

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

January 27, 2007 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

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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