Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cry Terror! (1958)


MGM
Directed by Andrew L. Stone
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Warner Archive Collection)

A gang of extortionists and kidnappers led by Rod Steiger torment James Mason and his family while evading the FBI. Inger Stevens as Mason's wife is quite good as a frightened yet determined wife. Her scenes with thug Neville Brand stand out. Steiger is the brains of the outfit, staying one step ahead of the FBI while trying to recover a half million dollars in ransom for the kidnapped family. Location shooting in NYC and documentary-like feel add authenticity.

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