this be a good movie . consider that it be probably make on a shoestring budget and it be a very good movie . personally and i enjoy a good plot and storyline and this picture have it while it be interest and absorb throughout . pacing be good and the picture move along at a brisk pace . there be very little if any pad material . good job by lloyd bridge and who have not yet make it big . it have a good cast of dependable character actor . i do not know the sad story of barbara payton until i read it on the website and and she be very good a bridge girlfriend . it must have be director richard fleischer first solid hit and a he go on to have a pretty distinguished career in hollywood . if it ever come on one of the movie channel do yourself a favor and see it and even if youre not a cop and robber fan .