Anthony Quinn was quite good here as a mobster who is overly involved with his family. Through threats, intimidation, corruption and who knows what else, Quinn is able to spring Farley Granger, on death row, for a murder that the latter committed. This showed how corrupt the justice system is and furthermore how he could be manipulated to suit the needs of the guilty.
Quinn does this so that Granger can marry the former's sister who is in trouble from the Granger family.
The marriage sours and Quinn decides to destroy Granger and the frame ultimately destroys the two men.
Anne Bancroft gives a toned down but compelling performance as the sister who finally comes to see what her brother really is all about.
Quinn does this so that Granger can marry the former's sister who is in trouble from the Granger family.
The marriage sours and Quinn decides to destroy Granger and the frame ultimately destroys the two men.
Anne Bancroft gives a toned down but compelling performance as the sister who finally comes to see what her brother really is all about.