When a cop is murdered on patrol small-time crook Frank Wiecke takes the rap and is sentenced to life. Eleven years later, hard-boiled reporter PJ O'Neal is assigned to look into the case but finds the authorities unwilling to co-operate... Read more
| Starring | James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, Helen Walker |
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| Director | Henry Hathaway |
| Genres | Drama |
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When a cop is murdered on patrol small-time crook Frank Wiecke takes the rap and is sentenced to life. Eleven years later, hard-boiled reporter PJ O'Neal is assigned to look into the case but finds the authorities unwilling to co-operate...
| Starring | James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, Helen Walker, Betty Garde, Kasia Orzazewski, Joanne De Bergh, Howard Smith, Moroni Olsen |
|---|---|
| Director | Henry Hathaway |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1948 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Overlong semi-documentary crime thriller based on a real case. Acting and detail excellent, but the sharp edge of Boomerang is missing.
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James Stewart At His Best
Having seen this film some years ago,i can`t understand why this film has still not got a release date on DVD. The script is well written and the cast are ... read more »
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Worthy
Although this film could be described as 'worthy' in that it shows up injustice and mistakes, I felt that it told the story well and that James Stewart ... read more »
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Average film, nice details
Not a great deal of intensity or revelations in this film, perhaps because it is based on a true story. It's nicely filmed and certain locations – the ... read more »
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James Stewart At His Best
Having seen this film some years ago,i can`t understand why this film has still not got a release date on DVD. The script is well written and the cast are ... read more »
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