
The Grissom Gang
The psychotic killer, the young heiress...the kidnapping that becomes a love story.
Directed by Robert Aldrich
Produced by ABC Pictures, The Associates & Aldrich Company
A dark 1930s crime thriller that subverts the kidnapping formula by introducing a twisted romantic entanglement between captor and captive amid violence and moral decay.
Violent crime caper set in 1930s Kansas in which a gang kidnap an heiress and attempt to recover a ransom. However, the scheme is jeopardised when the leader falls in love with their beautiful captive.
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Is The Grissom Gang violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Does The Grissom Gang end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is The Grissom Gang scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Grissom Gang easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Grissom Gang sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Grissom Gang
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Grissom Gang
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Grissom Gang, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Grissom Gang, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Grissom Gang, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































