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Tight Spot (1955) | Directed by Phil Karlson
Tight Spot is a tense crime drama about a woman imprisoned for life who is offered a chance at freedom if she testifies against a notorious gangster. As she weighs her options, she finds herself entangled in a web of danger, manipulation, and unexpected romance. The film combines noir elements with courtroom drama and suspense.
Genre: Crime drama / Film noir
Director: Phil Karlson
Phil Karlson (1908–1982) was an American film director best known for his hard-hitting crime dramas and film noir works of the 1940s and 1950s. His films often depicted corruption, gritty realism, and characters caught in desperate circumstances. Later in his career, he directed the successful action film Walking Tall (1973), cementing his reputation for uncompromising, tough-edged storytelling.
Star Cast:
Ginger Rogers as Sherry Conley
Edward G. Robinson as Lloyd Hallett
Brian Keith as Vince Striker
Lorne Greene as Benjamin Costain
Lucy Marlow as Willoughby
The film received mixed to positive reviews upon release. Critics praised Ginger Rogers for taking on a tougher, less glamorous role, while Edward G. Robinson delivered another commanding performance as a government prosecutor. However, the film was sometimes seen as stagey and less dynamic than other noir classics. Over time, Tight Spot has been appreciated more for its strong performances and taut direction.
Fun Facts:
Ginger Rogers was already a celebrated Hollywood star known for musicals with Fred Astaire, making her appearance in a gritty noir drama a surprising turn.
The movie was based on the 1953 play Dead Pigeon by Leonard Kantor.
Lorne Greene, later famous for his role as Ben Cartwright in the television series Bonanza, appears here in a supporting role as a gangster.
Phil Karlson directed several notable noirs around this period, including Kansas City Confidential (1952) and 99 River Street (1953).
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