Nick Robey (John Garfield) is a dim-witted thug who lives with his mother and scrapes by on petty crime. He and his slick accomplice, Al (Norman Lloyd), plot a big-time payroll robbery, but their plan goes horribly awry when they're discovered by a police officer and Al is shot. Nick shoots back, hitting the officer and running for safety. While seeking cover, Nick meets Peggy Dobbs (Shelley Winters), a lonely young girl. They return to Peggy's house, where Nick holds her family hostage.
John Garfield
Shelley Winters
Director John Berry
Screenplay Hugo Butler, Dalton Trumbo
Producer Bob Roberts
Cinematography James Wong Howe
Editing Francis D. Lyon
Music Franz Waxman
Distributor United Artists
Film Noir Confidential