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A Bullet for Joey

A Bullet for Joey (1955)

  • 32% of users liked it
    (66 ratings)

A communist spy plots the abduction of an important American atomic scientist in this espionage drama. To do his evil deed, he coerces a notorious gangster to do the kidnapping. Meanwhile a G-man is hot on the spy's trail and is determined to protect the endangered scientist. Unfortunately, the… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
A.I. Bezzerides
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
In Theaters
Apr 15, 1955 Wide
On DVD
Jul 10, 2007

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A lifeless 1950s red scare crime thriller.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Randy T


    Edward G. Robinson, George Raft and Audrey Totter are all a little past their prime in this underwhelming film noir from director Lewis Allen. <i>A Bullet for Joey</i> methodically dots all the i's and crosses all the t's while trying far too hard to be what it… More

  • jay n


    Tight little crime drama that benefits mightily from Edward G. Robinson's customary great performance. Well paced with Raft less wooden than usual and Audrey Totter a very welcome presence although underused.

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