
Machine-Gun Kelly
Without His Gun He Was Naked Yellow!
Directed by Roger Corman
Produced by El Monte Productions, American International Pictures
A hard-boiled crime drama about a desperate, gun-dependent gangster whose fear and bravado drive him toward increasingly dangerous crimes.
George Kelly is angry at the world and scared to death of dying. A career bank robber, Kelly gets his confidence from his Thompson SMG and his girl Flo. After a botched robbery, Flo, Kelly and his gang try their hand at a more lucrative job: kidnapping.
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Questions people ask
Does Machine-Gun Kelly end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Machine-Gun Kelly scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Machine-Gun Kelly violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Machine-Gun Kelly easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Machine-Gun Kelly sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Machine-Gun Kelly
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Machine-Gun Kelly
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Machine-Gun Kelly, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Machine-Gun Kelly, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Machine-Gun Kelly, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































