Kansas City Confidential: A Tale of Revenge and Deception in Film Noir (1952)
"Kansas City Confidential" is a classic film noir from 1952 directed by Phil Karlson. The movie tells the story of an ex-con named Joe Rolfe (played by John Payne) who is falsely accused of a robbery he did not commit. In an effort to clear his name, he sets out to track down the real culprits.
Joe's search takes him to Mexico, where he uncovers a complex web of deception and betrayal. He meets a series of shady characters, including a corrupt police officer, a femme fatale, and a group of criminals who are planning their next heist.
As Joe gets closer to the truth, he becomes increasingly embroiled in the criminal underworld and finds himself in danger at every turn. With his life on the line, he must use all of his wit and cunning to stay alive and bring the real culprits to justice.
"Kansas City Confidential" is a thrilling and suspenseful film that explores themes of revenge, deception, and the dark underbelly of the criminal underworld. The performances by the cast, particularly John Payne and Coleen Gray, are exceptional, and the film's moody and atmospheric cinematography adds to its overall impact. Overall, "Kansas City Confidential" is a must-see for fans of classic film noir.
Cast:
John Payne as Joe Rolfe
Coleen Gray as Helen Foster
Preston Foster as Mr. Big
Neville Brand as Boyd Kane
Lee Van Cleef as Tony Romano
Jack Elam as Pete Harris
Dona Drake as Teresa
Mario Siletti as Tomaso
Howard Negley as Police Capt. Edwards
Carleton Young as Detective Timmons
John Doucette as Detective Johnson
Ted Ryan as Detective Williams
Kelo Henderson as Detective Bailey
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