Walk a Crooked Mile

Name: Walk a Crooked Mile
Director: Gordon Douglas
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1948-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Louis Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, Louise Allbritton, Carl Esmond, Onslow Stevens

1948Dir. Gordon Douglas1h 31m

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Walk a Crooked Mile is a fascinating blend of crime and drama, set against the backdrop of the Cold War. The tension is palpable as an atomic plant faces a serious security breach, and the film captures that underlying fear exceptionally well. Gordon Douglas directs with a steady hand, allowing the interplay between Dan O'Hara, played by the ever-reliable Louis Hayward, and Philip Grayson, a somewhat stiff but competent John Ireland, to create a compelling dynamic. The noir-ish atmosphere is enhanced by the use of real locations in Southern California, giving it an authentic feel. Its pacing is deliberate, with moments of suspense that keep you engaged. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill detective story.

Released by Columbia Pictures in 1948.Filmed on location in Southern California.Runtime of approximately 91 minutes.Features a blend of FBI and Scotland Yard investigation styles.