

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.
Direction
De Toth's documentary-style realism in tight spaces.
Cinematography
Bert Glennon's stark L.A. locations, no studio fakery.
Acting
Sterling Hayden towers over everyone, literally and spiritually.

Director
André de Toth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Charles Bronson's first credited role as 'Charles Bronson' — previously he was billed as Charles Buchinsky due to McCarthy-era pressure.
De Toth shot on actual L.A. streets with hidden cameras, capturing unscripted reactions from real pedestrians during the getaway scenes.