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The Mob

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After witnessing what appears to be a police officer shooting a man in cold blood, detective Johnny Damico (Broderick Crawford) decides to go undercover. Tracing the murder victim to a waterfront crime ring, Damico poses as longshoreman Tim Flynn, and infiltrates the corrupt New York dockworkers union. There he meets union toughs Joe Castro (Ernest Borgnine) and Gunner (Neville Brand), who eventually lead him to crime kingpin Blackie Clegg (Matt Crowley).
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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Broderick Crawford's zest and skill are valuable ingredients in this lusty hard-boiled whodunit. Dec 3, 2019 Full Review Eric Melin Scene-Stealers.com An expertly-plotted noir, less psychologically disturbing and more straight-up undercover crime drama, but it ratchets up the tension nicely and Crawford is having a hell of a time acting like the tough guy. Rated: 3/4 Feb 23, 2012 Full Review Sean Axmaker Parallax View [Broderick] Crawford is at his best as the veteran lawman playing the tough-guy dockworker, engaging and compelling and, at times, quite funny. Feb 19, 2012 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express William Bowers' dialogue coulda been a contenduh, for sure ("You must be part of my hangover" or "I need to go underground, like gophers and communists"), especially coming from Crawford's unlovely mug. May 5, 2010 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The brutality of both the criminals and the police is what gives the film its shock value and special feel. Rated: C+ Apr 23, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Justin O Broderick Crawford was great in this Noir classic. Engaging film through out. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Ken R The Mob – Little Picture Big on Impact Who would have expected a little known ’51 Columbia picture about corruption on the docks to be heading towards the quality of an exposé - along the lines of Bud Schulberg’s classic “On The Waterfront”? This little picture presents its case with no holds barred – shot with a remarkable visual style from prolific Frank Capra cinematographer, Joseph Walker. Working with actor, editor, and in this case, director Robert Parish, Walker lifts this programmer well above its station. Versatile all-rounder, writer William Bowers (The Gunfighter ’50) provides a gritty screenplay based on Ferguson Findley’s book of the same year; ‘Waterfront’. The lead performance from Broderick Crawford brings a well realised strength to his undercover cop --placing himself in acute danger within a ruthless underworld mob-- stopping at nothing to protect their perverse money making rackets. The interesting support cast making up these gangsters include Neville Brand, John Marly (the Godfather ’71) and Ernest Borgnine. Singer/actor Richard Kiley adds further interest as fellow dock worker (and mystery man) Tom Clancy. This film could be looked on as an overlooked minor classic and deserves to be seen by all that enjoy 40s/50s noir dramas. Only major false move is a tacked-on ’upbeat’ ending, but what goes before is well worth the watch. Charles Bronson makes an early uncredited appearance. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/25 Full Review j F Broderick Crawford seemed to be the Gene Hackman of his day. A perfect asshole cop with great lines. It was also an exciting movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review s r Not a bad noir with an under cover cop trying to find the kingpin. The cheesy ending was a disappointment, but with a legit intro and close out from TCM's Noir Alley, this was entertaining. Saw it on TCM. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Broderick Crawford is excellent as an undercover cop trying to atone for a screw-up that allowed notorious mob member to go free. Director Robert Parrish is a fascinating figure as he grew up as a child actor, went the film editing route as an adult, turned to directing (The Mob was his second feature) and later wrote his memoirs which were critically acclaimed. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Damned good. Ending a bit contrived, but plot tense all the way. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After witnessing what appears to be a police officer shooting a man in cold blood, detective Johnny Damico (Broderick Crawford) decides to go undercover. Tracing the murder victim to a waterfront crime ring, Damico poses as longshoreman Tim Flynn, and infiltrates the corrupt New York dockworkers union. There he meets union toughs Joe Castro (Ernest Borgnine) and Gunner (Neville Brand), who eventually lead him to crime kingpin Blackie Clegg (Matt Crowley).
Director
Robert Parrish
Producer
Jerry Bresler
Screenwriter
William Bowers
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 7, 1951, Original
Runtime
1h 27m
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