Plot
Fritzi Haller is a powerful casino owner in Chuckawalla, Nevada. Her daughter Paula (having quit school) returns at the same time as racketeer Eddie Bendix, who left under suspicion of murdering his wife. Paula and Eddie become involved; each for their own reasons, Fritzi, Paula's old beau Tom, and Eddie's pal Johnny try to break up the relationship. Then Eddie's past catches up with him in an unexpected way.
Written by
Robert Rossen, Ramona Stewart, A.I. Bezzerides
Directed by
Lewis Allen
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount
Languages
English
Awards
N/A
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
2,405
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA