Review of Dillinger (1945) by Ryan V — 15 Apr 2012

Lawrence Tierney is best known for playing the crime boss in 1992's Resevoir Dogs, but his title role in 1945's Dillinger is what put him on the map. The film, which traces John Dillinger's life of crime with more accuracy than usual, was a cheaply produced B-movie that ended up becoming a surprise hit.

It's not in the same league as earlier gangster classics like Public Enemy or Scarface, but Tierney's capable grasp on menace helps to make Dillinger into a moderately entertaining crime movie.