
Dead Reckoning
He Doesn't Trust Anyone... Especially Women!
Directed by John Cromwell
Produced by Columbia Pictures
A classic film noir mystery where a war veteran unravels a deadly conspiracy surrounding his friend's suspicious death, navigating betrayal and a dangerous femme fatale.
War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C, to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and later turns up dead. Suspecting foul play, Rip begins digging into his pal's past. He encounters cover-ups, threats to his own life and deadly femme fatale Coral Chandler.
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Questions people ask
Is Dead Reckoning scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Dead Reckoning sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Dead Reckoning end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Dead Reckoning violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Dead Reckoning easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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