The
Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) Available on all-region DVD from Warner
Brothers
Synopsis: A sharply observed
and crisply photographed attempt by Warner Bros to revive its gangster cycle.
Budd Boetticher, better known for his Randolph Scott westerns, does a terrific
job of directing the ice-cold Ray Danton in the leading role, and of sustaining
a thoroughly amoral atmosphere on a tight schedule and a very low budget.
The black-and-white cinematography by Lucien Ballard is also a major
plus. Watch out for an early appearance by Warren Oates and a glimpse of Dyan
Cannon.
Cast: Ray Danton, Karen Steele Runtime: 97
min
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