Railroaded (1947)
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80% of critics liked it
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40% of users liked it
(804 ratings)
One of director Anthony Mann's earlier films, Railroaded features John Ireland as Duke Martin, a seedy criminal looking to skim off of his boss' money. Instead of making the extra cash by his usual means--a small gambling operation run by beautician Clara Cahhoun (Jane Randolph)--Duke… More One of director Anthony Mann's earlier films, Railroaded features John Ireland as Duke Martin, a seedy criminal looking to skim off of his boss' money. Instead of making the extra cash by his usual means--a small gambling operation run by beautician Clara Cahhoun (Jane Randolph)--Duke (Ireland) chooses instead to hold up the beauty parlor at gunpoint. Things go awry, however, when the cops hear Calhoun's (Randolph) assistant scream in terror. In a spray of gunfire, both a policeman and Martin's partner in crime are killed. Meanwhile, a local delivery boy is accused of killing the police officer. Detective Mike Ferguson (Hugh Beaumont) is assigned to the case, and quickly begins to butt heads with Duke, who he realizes from the start is up to no good. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Mann
- Written By
- John C. Higgins
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2003 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Vivid film noir B movie thriller, with creative visuals and a good story.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
A taut "B" picture.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Held together by John Ireland's nasty performance as the heartless villain without redemption.
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Cast
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John Ireland
as Duke Martin
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Sheila Ryan
as Rosa Ryan
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Hugh Beaumont
as Mickey Ferguson
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Jane Randolph
as Clara Calhoun
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Ed Kelly
as Steve Ryan
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Charles D. Brown
as Capt. McTaggart
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Clancy Cooper
as Chubb
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Peggy Converse
as Marie
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Hermine Sterler
as Mrs. Ryan
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Keefe Brasselle
as Cowie
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Roy Gordon
as Ainsworth
