Six Bridges to Cross

"Does This Smile Hide the Secret Behind the Great $2,500,000 Boston Robbery?"

Jan 29 1955 Approved 1h 36m

Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Follow the evolution of a small time juvenile delinquent hood to a big time racketeer. Based on the famous 1950 Brinks Robbery in Boston that netted the crooks $2.5 million. The story delves into the psychology of the perpetrators, as well as the intricate mechanics of the hold-up.

Plot

Youth gang leader Jerry Florea is shot fleeing from a crime scene by rookie cop Ed Gallagher. Result: "he'll never have children of his own." Ed and Jerry develop a mutually beneficial friendship: Jerry gets the benefit of the doubt, Ed gets information that brings him rapid promotion. As years and jail terms go by, Ed's friendship with this likable rogue becomes strained, as hope for his reform dwindles. Can Jerry redeem himself in the end?

Written by

Sydney Boehm, Joseph F. Dinneen

Directed by

Joseph Pevney

Cast

Tony Curtis, George Nader, Julie Adams

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores

# of Votes

818

Average Rating

6.7 out of 10

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