Review of Kansas City Confidential (1952) by Harim K — 01 Apr 2010
An excellent Hitchcockian "wrong man" style noir. An innocent man takes the fall for a bank heist he had nothing to do with, and sets out to find those who framed him. Lots of desperation, double-crosses, tough guys (Lee Van Cleef!) and rough beatings.
John Payne is damn near a dead ringer for Jimmy Stewart (which adds to the Hitchcock feel), not only in looks but in mannerisms as well, and even a little in the voice. The film has some really clever plotting and keeps you wondering how everything's going to resolve itself.
Highly entertaining.
This review of Kansas City Confidential (1952) was written by Harim K on 01 Apr 2010.
Kansas City Confidential has generally received positive reviews.
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