The Street with No Name (1948)

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FBI operative Mark Stevens is dispatched by his boss Lloyd Nolan to infiltrate a criminal gang. Stevens ingratiates himself with Richard Widmark, the gang's leader, then helps concoct a robbery that will deliver the criminals into the hands of the authorities. But there's an informant in the police… More FBI operative Mark Stevens is dispatched by his boss Lloyd Nolan to infiltrate a criminal gang. Stevens ingratiates himself with Richard Widmark, the gang's leader, then helps concoct a robbery that will deliver the criminals into the hands of the authorities. But there's an informant in the police department, who gets word back to Widmark. Aware that there's a stoolie in his gang, Widmark automatically assumes that his wife Barbara Lawrence is the guilty party, and beats her senseless. Eventually determining that Stevens is the "mole," Widmark methodically plans to kill Stevens during a holdup; by this time, however, the FBI is a step or so ahead of him. Remade in 1955 by Samuel Fuller as House of Bamboo. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: William Keighley
Written By: Harry Kleiner
Genres: Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

In Theaters: Jul 14, 1948 Wide
On DVD: Jun 7, 2005

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...engaging thanks to some expectedly hard-bitten dialogue and Widmark's charismatic, sinister performance.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The film noir gets its colorful flavorings from star Richard Widmark playing another psychopathic killer like he did in Kiss of Death.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Randy T

Essentially a propaganda piece with J. Edgar Hoover's fingerprints all over it. Still, it's taunt, methodical and filled with noteworthy performances. Not great but not at all bad.
AJ V

When you base a crime movie on actual cases they're either brilliant or boring. This one is in between.
jay n

Richard Widmark offers his usual fine performance but the film is seriously dated.
Michael G

A noir that isn't necessary, but good.

Cast

            Mark Stevens as Gene Cordell

            Richard Widmark as Alec Stiles

            Lloyd Nolan as Inspector Briggs

            John McIntire as Cy Gordon

            Barbara Lawrence as Judy Stiles

            Ed Begley Sr. as Chief Harmatz

            Donald Buka as Skivvy

            Joseph Pevney as Matty

            Walter Greaza as Lt. Staller

            Howard I. Smith as Commissioner Demory

            Joan Blair as Valentine Leval

            Joan Chandler as Joan Mitchell

            Edmund Cobb as Desk Sergeant

            Sam Edwards as Whitey

            Fred Graham as Bank Clerk

            Joe Haworth as Sgt. Bryant

            Jack Herrick as Pug

            Robert Karnes as Dave

            Lyle Latell as Officer

            Marion Marshall as Singer

            Billy Mauch as Mutt

            Roger McGee as Joe

            Joe McTurk as Fight Manager

            Robert Patten as Danker

            Scott Wallace as Ring Manager

            Randy Stuart as Helen

            Charles Tannen as Cab Driver

            Philip Van Zandt as Manager of Bonding Company

            Billy Wayne as Fight Trainer

            Robert B. Williams as Sergeant

            Vincent J. Donahue as Cholly

            Phillip Pine as Monk

            Wally Rose
            
            Mike Kilian as Police Sergeant

            Don Kohler as FBI Agent Atkins

            Kitty McHugh as Waitress

            Sammy Shack as Bartender

            Al Thompson as Hotel Clerk

            Michael J. Sheridan as Officer

            Larry Anzalone as Sparring Partner
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