Review of Kansas City Confidential (1952) by Felix G — 28 Sep 2008
This shamefully little-known film noir is taut and suspenseful as we follow John Payne as a typical noir antihero seeking revenge on the criminals who inadvertently framed him. Lee Van Cleef and Jack Elam turn in some menacing performances here, long before they were reliable Western fixtures, and Payne is also quite good.
The film bears a sense of entrapment, and the frequent use of closeups emphasizes the claustrophobic feel.
This review of Kansas City Confidential (1952) was written by Felix G on 28 Sep 2008.
Kansas City Confidential has generally received positive reviews.
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