Richard Widmark

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Time Limit
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A 1957 film based on whether a Korean POW should be tried for treason based on the evidence known to the US army investigator (Richard Widmark) the movie structure reveals strongly its theatre play origins but is fascinating for a number of reasons:

1. The take on what constitutes treason based on how POWs were treated by North Korea was given its time of release at the height of the Cold War a very bold story line.

2. While Richard Widmark's role proves acting the heavy and not the good guy would always be his forte the performances of Richard Basehart as the accused major and Martin Balsam as the closed minded adjutant to Widmark's Colonel prove that each were well capable of greater things though fate was ultimately kinder to Balsam in this regard in their respective careers.

3. The film is one of the two movies directed by the ever popular actor Karl Malden (Widmark as co-producer may have had a say in his choice) and one is left feeling sorry he did not take up the directors chair more often based on this first outing.

Richard Widmark: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts)
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Richard Widmark is today best remembered by movie fans for his unforgettable performances in film noir classics like "Kiss of Death," "The Street with No Name," "Road House," "Night and the City," "Panic in the Streets," "No Way Out," "Don't Bother to Knock," and "Pickup on South Street." This is the only book that focuses on his life and long career in movies, television, radio, and Broadway. However, it mainly provides his fans with a lengthy list of his many credits. The biography part of the book is dissapointingly brief and sheds little light on this brilliant and underated actor.

In this book there's a chronology of his life and career, a 15 page biographical sketch of Widmark, lists of his stage, radio, and television credits, and a long, detailed filmography which includes complete cast and crew info, a plot synopsis, a contemporary review, and a brief comment by the author for each of his films. There are also 12 photos of Widmark, starting with a chilling publicity still for 1947's "Kiss of Death" and ending with a photo from 1972's "When the Legends Die." There's also an annotated bibliography at the end for those wanting to do furthur research on Widmark. This book is far from perfect, but for Richard Widmark fans it is highly recommended for reference, if nothing else.

Kiss of Death (Fox Film Noir)
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All scenes, exterior and interior, were photographed in New York on actual locale. It is Christmas time. Three men rob a jewelry store in a tall building. The alarm sounds and the police seal the building. Nick Bianco is caught. He won't squeal. His lawyer will work for him. He meets Tommy Udo in jail. "Next stop Ossining." There is a textile factory to make cloth and teach a trade. [No OSHA regulations?] Nick learns of the tragedy. "The kids are alright." Nick makes a decision. The politics of informing are explained. Nick's lawyer sees him, and asks him questions. Earl Howser makes a phone call. Tommy Udo visits an apartment of a friend. There is a shocking scene! "Good Work!"

St. Nicholas Arena has boxing, it is a meeting place. Tommy Udo shows Nick around town. "That's perfume." Nick reports to Assistant D.A. DeAngelo. He now has a new life. But he must testify against Tommy Udo. The jury says `not guilty'! Nick keeps his pistol handy for protection. Running away to another city won't work, Nick is well known. But his wife and girls leave town. Nick waits at home. Three men arrive at night. ADA DeAngelo wants to protect Nick, but Nick objects. Nick has his own plan. Tommy wants to have fun. Nick warns him what would happen. Nick's plan will take care of Tommy. So there is a happy ending after all. [Does the last five minutes seem believable?]

Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer wrote many scripts for successful films over the years.