Based on the novel by William P. McGivern. Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. Wide screen. Special features: New audio commentary by Alan K. Rode; theatrical trailer. Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Gloria Grahame, Shelley Winters, Ed Begley, Kim Hamilton, Will Kuluva, Carmen De Lavallade.
Summary:
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, ready for the taking. It's too much to resist for bigoted ex-con Earl Slater. He agrees to take part in a bank robbery with former cop Burke but hesitates when he finds out that one of his partners is black. As tensions mount and the men get closer to their biggest score ever, Earl's hatred erupts, resulting in violent consequences for the heist - and their lives.
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