So most of the rest of my Oscar nominees aren't available on video yet. A bunch drop March 1, which is too late, but what can I do about it?Private investigator Mike Hammer (Ralph Meeker) picks up an underdressed hitchhiker (Cloris Leachman) and is then run off the road. This makes him more curious than anything so he begins unraveling the mystery surrounding the girl only to discover that this case is a far cry from catching cheating spouses.
This doesn't have the all-star cast that some of the films noir do but it made up for it by being a really interesting story. One that sadly makes a lot less sense in this day and age than it did in the 50's. I think that's what I found fascinating about it. I haven't seen a lot of detective stories that feature this kind of McGuffin. Your mileage will vary, of course, but if you like the hard-boiled-private-eye-with-a-shady-reputation thing, I heartily recommend this one.
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