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Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)
Directed by Robert Wise
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Overview
An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
Rated NR | Length 96 minutes
Actors
Harry Belafonte | Robert Ryan | Shelley Winters | Ed Begley | Gloria Grahame | Will Kuluva | Kim Hamilton | Mae Barnes | Richard Bright | Carmen De Lavallade | Lew Gallo | Lois Thorne | Wayne Rogers | Zohra Lampert | Allen Nourse | William Adams | Chris Barbery | Ron Becks | Mary Boylan | Eric Burroughs | David Clarke | Floyd Ennis | John Garden | Stanley Greene | Burtt Harris | Fred Herrick | Paul Hoffmann | Robert Earl Jones | Barney Martin | Lou Martini | Maro May | Ed Preble | Diana Sands | Fred J. Scollay | Mel Stewart | Ronnie Stewart | Cicely Tyson | Clint Young | Bill Zuckert
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2012 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
It’s directed by Robert Wise, so you know you’re in good hands! The buildup to the actual crime is slow but steady, and the payoff is worth every minute of it.
There’s some pretty pointed, stark messaging about racism here that figures heavily into the plot.
The robbery scenes are gorgeously shot, very noirish in its use of shadow.
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