Barbara Hershey, Bryan Travis Smith, Joe Pesci
Set in early 1940s New York, a tabloid photographer gets involved in a black-market gas rationing coupon scandal. The story is very loosely based on the life of the famous tabloid photographer, Weegee...( read more
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Flixster Reviews (42)
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September 9, 2007
Seriously underrated noir with a great performance by Pesci. This film really needs, and is really deserving of a DVD release!
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October 18, 2006
Gorgeous-looking film noir with great performances by Pesci and Hershey (who is *beautiful* in this.) The film has a good "tabloid" like feel with great sets and colors. Definitely worth a look.
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August 5, 2009
Great Pesci. Great character. Great story. And of course, excellent photography.
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April 10, 2008
This movie is guaranteed to be horrible so here is some Billy Squire for your amusement:
"Now everybody, have you heard
If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
Got a thirst for killin' - grab your vial... "
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March 23, 2008
This was a gorgeous-looking film noir with great performances by Pesci and Hershe. The film has a good "tabloid" like feel with great sets and colors.
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