The Mob

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Rod D @RT90992201 Sep 15, 2025 Showing its age, The Mob still packs a punch. Even though we saw the "surprise ending" from two blocks down the dark and rain-slick street, it held our interest. See more

Justin O @IrishOutlaw Jan 19, 2025 Broderick Crawford was great in this Noir classic. Engaging film through out. See more

Ken R @RT36478503 Jan 17, 2025 The Mob – Little Picture Big on Impact Who would have expected a little known ’51 Columbia picture about corruption on the docks to be heading towards the quality of an exposé - along the lines of Bud Schulberg’s classic “On The Waterfront”? This little picture presents its case with no holds barred – shot with a remarkable visual style from prolific Frank Capra cinematographer, Joseph Walker. Working with actor, editor, and in this case, director Robert Parish, Walker lifts this programmer well above its station. Versatile all-rounder, writer William Bowers (The Gunfighter ’50) provides a gritty screenplay based on Ferguson Findley’s book of the same year; ‘Waterfront’. The lead performance from Broderick Crawford brings a well realised strength to his undercover cop --placing himself in acute danger within a ruthless underworld mob-- stopping at nothing to protect their perverse money making rackets. The interesting support cast making up these gangsters include Neville Brand, John Marly (the Godfather ’71) and Ernest Borgnine. Singer/actor Richard Kiley adds further interest as fellow dock worker (and mystery man) Tom Clancy. This film could be looked on as an overlooked minor classic and deserves to be seen by all that enjoy 40s/50s noir dramas. Only major false move is a tacked-on ’upbeat’ ending, but what goes before is well worth the watch. Charles Bronson makes an early uncredited appearance. See more

j F @RT31612624 Jun 21, 2024 Broderick Crawford seemed to be the Gene Hackman of his day. A perfect asshole cop with great lines. It was also an exciting movie. See more

s r @ScottR Jan 20, 2022 Not a bad noir with an under cover cop trying to find the kingpin. The cheesy ending was a disappointment, but with a legit intro and close out from TCM's Noir Alley, this was entertaining. Saw it on TCM. See more

Nov 24, 2020 Broderick Crawford is excellent as an undercover cop trying to atone for a screw-up that allowed notorious mob member to go free. Director Robert Parrish is a fascinating figure as he grew up as a child actor, went the film editing route as an adult, turned to directing (The Mob was his second feature) and later wrote his memoirs which were critically acclaimed. See more

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