this be the slow film noir film i have ever see . very weak script only provide opportunity for jack palance and rod steiger to deliver exceptionally well and line that be make for an acting audition . palance and steiger both affirm they be indeed serious actor who can portray their respective role with power and emotion and drama . the story itself move at an incredibly slow pace and mostly take place in a living room . the director obviously move the actor around in a rythmatic circle a they deliver exhaustingly long line and to keep the slow pace from become noticeable to the audience . the action doesn not pick up until the last ten minute of the film . if youre one who look for more depth in a crime drama and this one not for you .