9/10
Communist scare tactics of the fifties.
12 July 2014
Warning: Spoilers
What can I say about this film, other than it is so good that it deserved recognition of some sort. Ernest Borgnine is always good, but here he is excellent as the every day man. His life is turned upside down, by rumors, and petty suspicions. He works for the Navy as a civilian and is accused of Communist leanings. He gets suspended from his job, and goes to Ray Milland, portraying a lawyer for help. People are vicious but his real friends step up to help. Milland as the lawyer plays the part a bit understated and of course is great. There are a lot of A list stars in this film. Nina Foch, Frank Lovejoy, Dean Jagger. All in all it is a wonderful look back at the paranoia of the fifties. Worth more than one look.
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