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Guilty Bystander

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Former police detective and alcoholic Max Thursday (Zachary Scott) learns from his ex-wife, Georgia (Faye Emerson), that their son, Jeff, has disappeared with her brother, Fred. Max's investigation leads him to Fred's unsavory associate, Dr. Elder -- but when the doctor is found murdered, Max is arrested. After Georgia provides Max's alibi, Max connects Elder with diamond smuggler Otto Varkas (J. Edward Bromberg), whose moll inadvertently provides a surprising lead to both Fred and Jeff.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Zachary Scott acts his butt off ... Rated: C- Apr 9, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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CDJ D This is an okay movie given the budgets they used to work with and the limitations that results in. I've seen better but I've seen a lot worse. I'm a Zachary Scott fan so no matter how grim it gets, I'll watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review nick s Great start. But it quickly gets bogged down in unnecessary exposition. A rather convoluted and muddling story. Pity, because the production quality wasn't bad. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Audience Member The worst 01 hour: and 32 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review william k Low-budget Noir crime drama has its flaws, but it has a menacing atmosphere, good b/w cinematography and some twists and turns in its plot. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting character study darkly delineated through lights and shadows to reflect the mood of the Max Thursday. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Former police detective and alcoholic Max Thursday (Zachary Scott) learns from his ex-wife, Georgia (Faye Emerson), that their son, Jeff, has disappeared with her brother, Fred. Max's investigation leads him to Fred's unsavory associate, Dr. Elder -- but when the doctor is found murdered, Max is arrested. After Georgia provides Max's alibi, Max connects Elder with diamond smuggler Otto Varkas (J. Edward Bromberg), whose moll inadvertently provides a surprising lead to both Fred and Jeff.
Director
Joseph Lerner
Producer
Rex Carlton
Production Co
Edmund L. Dorfmann Productions Inc., New York Film Associates Ltd., Laurel Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 21, 1950, Original
Runtime
1h 32m