Review of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) by Trent R — 13 Jan 2011
Absolute masterpiece by Boetticher, taking on the gangster as Horatio Alger figure. Budd drives home the irony of the failed war vet returning home to re-learn and more effectively apply his skills. Oates is a pure joy to see as the eager little brother, and the set pieces just build perfectly to establish the false expectation of invincibility.
This review of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) was written by Trent R on 13 Jan 2011.
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond has generally received positive reviews.
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