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One of director Anthony Mann's earlier films, Railroaded features John Ireland as Duke Martin, a seedy criminal looking to skim off of his boss' money. Instead of making the extra cash by his usual me... read more read more...ans--a small gambling operation run by beautician Clara Cahhoun (Jane Randolph)--Duke (Ireland) chooses instead to hold up the beauty parlor at gunpoint. Things go awry, however, when the cops hear Calhoun's (Randolph) assistant scream in terror. In a spray of gunfire, both a policeman and Martin's partner in crime are killed. Meanwhile, a local delivery boy is accused of killing the police officer. Detective Mike Ferguson (Hugh Beaumont) is assigned to the case, and quickly begins to butt heads with Duke, who he realizes from the start is up to no good. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 12 min.

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Release Date: January 1, 2003

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DVD Release Date: January 18, 2000

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  • jjnxn
    January 6, 2010
    jjnxn
    Decent if unexceptional noir with John Ireland easily taking acting honors.
  • mjgildea
    December 6, 2007
    mjgildea
    Anthony Mann's direction is the only highlight of this justifiably overlooked, but biting example of film noir. It's a little too dark (visually, that is) at times for its own good, the acting's weak and uneven and watching Ward Cleaver kiss someone is just odd. The low budget an... read mored weak script definitely hurt Railroaded but it's worth checking out if you're an Anthony Mann fan.

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Michael E. Grost
January 2, 2011
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television

Vivid film noir B movie thriller, with creative visuals and a good story. Full Review

Jeffrey M. Anderson
January 17, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

A taut "B" picture. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
October 5, 2004
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Held together by John Ireland's nasty performance as the heartless villain without redemption. Full Review

Eric Melin
September 29, 2006
Eric Melin, Scene-Stealers.com

No review available.

Emanuel Levy
July 2, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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