Anthony Mann's Desperate

[George]

This 1947 film has just been given a Spanish release - my question is as I don't know anything about it is:

Is it a film noir and is it good?

[Christine M]

I saw this film last year at Noir City 7. As I recall, I liked it, but the most memorable thing about it is Raymond Burr's spectacular death scene at the end. ( I guess I can't say what it is without giving the story away.)

[Steve-O]

It's very good. A little slack in the middle but the ending got a huge applause at Noir City.

[JCharles]

Definitely a good one. Noir stalwart character actor Steve Brodie gets a rare chance at a leading role and he acquits himself nicely. Burr also is terrific and so is the shadowy cinematography.

[eubiecat]

What these other guys said. It's a bit primitive, compared to what Anthony Mann would do in his subsequent noir efforts, but it's a strong visual and thematic example of the post-war noir.

[bogie]

If you like Film Noir.this is for you.
Raymond Burr is GREAT as the heavy.