Year: 1948
Runtime: 95 mins
Language: English
Director: Robert Siodmak
From the heart of its people comes the city’s cry. Petty crook and cop‑killer Martin Rome, wounded in prison, refuses to help lawyer Niles clear his client by confessing to another crime. Police Lt. Candella, of the Rome family, examine Niles’ claim. Fearing Candela will expose his girlfriend Teena, Martin protects her, pulling others into disaster.
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