This is a William Wyler film, which explains why I could not stop watching even though it really wasn't my thing. Wyler was an amazing director: Funny Girl, Roman Holiday, The Best Years of Our Lives - these are just a few of his movies that are proof of his skill.
This one stars Kirk Douglas as a very, very hard nosed detective who does not understand that bad people can do good things and good people can do bad things. He thinks of himself as only good, on the side of all that is right, but of course he is wrong. It is really, super, extra special melodramatic, which was a style that I have never learned to love. Nevertheless, I could not stop watching this one.
If you like Wyler, Kirk Douglas, old cars or old police dramas, pick this one up.
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