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Suddenly

1954

Suddenly

1954
6.3
The tranquility of a small town is marred only by sheriff Tod Shaw's unsuccessful courtship of widow Ellen Benson, a pacifist who can't abide guns and those who use them. But violence descends on Ellen's household willy-nilly when the U.S. President passes through town... and slightly psycho hired assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.
Dragnet

1954

Dragnet

1954
6.1
Two homicide detectives try to find just the facts behind a mobster's brutal murder.
On the Waterfront

1954

On the Waterfront

1954
7.9
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
Dial M for Murder

1954

Dial M for Murder

1954
8
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
Forbidden Cargo

1954

Forbidden Cargo

1954
6.4
Kenyon is a narcotics agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher attempts to trap a brother and sister drug smuggling team.
The Diamond Wizard

1954

The Diamond Wizard

1954
5.9
While in London trying to nab several fugitives who stole a million dollars from a U.S. Treasury vault, American federal agent Dennison (Dennis O'Keefe) assists Scotland Yard Insp. McClaren (Philip Friend) in his search for a missing atomic scientist (Paul Hardtmuth). The detective duo discovers that the key to solving both cases may rest with the scientist's daughter (Margaret Sheridan) and her fascinating diamond.
Loophole

1954

Loophole

1954
6.6
Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.
Phantom of the Rue Morgue

1954

Phantom of the Rue Morgue

1954
6.4
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
Duffy of San Quentin

1954

Duffy of San Quentin

1954
6
San Quentin's new warden crusades for reform and for a framed inmate who loves a nurse.
Drive a Crooked Road

1954

Drive a Crooked Road

1954
6
A mechanic gets caught up with the mob when he falls for a gangster's girlfriend.
Dangerous Mission

1954

Dangerous Mission

1954
5.8
A policeman tries to protect a young woman against a hit man, when she flees New York after witnessing a mob killing.
Bait

1954

Bait

1954
5.3
A man looking for his fortune in a mine decides to tempt his partner with his much younger wife. The goal? To catch them "in the act" and kill him without consequence.
Riot in Cell Block 11

1954

Riot in Cell Block 11

1954
7
A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly.
The Great Diamond Robbery

1954

The Great Diamond Robbery

1954
Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
Crime Wave

1953

Crime Wave

1953
7.1
Reformed parolee Steve Lacey is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. The other two former cellmates then attempt to force him into doing a bank job.
The Big Heat

1953

The Big Heat

1953
7.7
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
The Beggar's Opera

1953

The Beggar's Opera

1953
4.1
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
99 River Street

1953

99 River Street

1953
6.8
A former boxer turned taxi driver earns the scorn of his nagging wife and gets mixed up with jewel thieves.
A Blueprint for Murder

1953

A Blueprint for Murder

1953
6.1
Whitney Cameron is in a quandary: he's attracted to his beautiful sister-in-law, Lynn, but also harbors serious suspicions about her. Her husband, Cameron's brother, died under mysterious circumstances, and now that the death of her stepchild, Polly, has been attributed to poisoning, he suspects that Lynn is after his late brother's estate, and killing everyone in her way.
City That Never Sleeps

1953

City That Never Sleeps

1953
5.9
Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress...