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I Walk Alone is a 1948 film, considered to be film noir, starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas and Lizabeth Scott. The film was the directorial debut of Byron Haskin.

Plot

Two rum-runners, Frankie Madison and 'Dink' Turner promise to help each other if either gets arrested. Madison is jailed and after 14 years behind bars, seeks out Turner who now owns a swanky nightclub. Turner, with no intention of giving Madison anything, tries to pacify him by making his girlfriend available, yet this strategy backfires when both fall in love.

Critical reaction

Bosley Crowther, writing for the New York Times, gave the film a negitive review. Crowther also pointed out that the film may have violated the Motion Picture Production Code.

"It is notable that the slant of sympathy is very strong toward the mug who did the "stretch," as though he were some kind of martyr. Nice thing! Producer Hal Wallis should read the Code."

The film today is reguarded as a classic, usually due to the film's cast

Trivia

Clips from the film can be seen in the film noir spoof Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
.

Featured cast

Category:1948 films Category:Film noir

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