A couple discovers that their friend has gone missing. Their investigation leads them to believe that antisemites are behind the disappearance.
Acting
John Ireland's barely contained rage simmers perfectly.
Direction
Reinhardt packs social commentary into tight runtime.
Cinematography
Low-budget shadows that still haunt.
Director
John Reinhardt
John Ireland
Paul Lester
Jane Randolph
Nancy Lester
Sheldon Leonard
Detective Sgt. Mike Frontelli
Roman Bohnen
Roy Locke
George Tyne
Harry Strauss
Morgan Farley
Larry Mitchell
Arthur O'Connell
Carter
Rory Mallinson
Chuck Hill
John Alvin
Ralph
King Donovan
Fawnes, Bigot Gang Member
Tommy Noonan
Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released when Hollywood rarely addressed antisemitism directly; made by the independent Filmakers production company to dodge studio interference.
Sheldon Leonard, who plays the skeptical detective, became a legendary TV producer — he produced The Dick Van Dyke Show and named The Andy Griffith Show's Leonard after himself. Small noir world.
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