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      The Mob

      Released Sep 7, 1951 1 hr. 27 min. Crime Drama List
      80% 5 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 50+ Ratings Audience Score 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). Read More Read Less

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      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 william k Above-average crime drama is tough and suspenseful with a great cast, but Broderick Crawford sure-handedly runs the show. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Good old cop noir, with some real suspense. Better than average old yarn, Crawford good as always. (If 4 stars were best, this would get a solid 3.) Good cast, too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member In this crime drama, an undercover policeman attempts to stop racketeers from controlling the waterfront. Once the disguised officer is allowed to join the mob and meet the others, he is surprised to find a fellow undercover cop who is trying to learn the identity of the gang's mysterious leader. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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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      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
      Screenwriter
      William Bowers
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 7, 1951, Original
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