Richard Widwark on crack is fun to watch as he jumps, runs, prances and talks a mile a minute. However, the story is mediocre and the abundance of dramatic music cues is laughable. Jules Dassin made some amazing noirs, and this was not one of them.
This review of Night and the City (1950) was written by Miles S on 02 Sep 2007.
Night and the City has generally received very positive reviews.
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