I don't know why, maybe because of the presence of Bill Thalman in both features, but I have always confounded this movie with Howard Koch's BIG HOUSE USA. In both movies same topic, characters, atmosphere, overall efficient directing and acting. It is an underrated film from Lew Foster, whose most known films were adventure yarns and westerns. This film noir could also be considered as one of his best work. Thrilling, exciting, riveting. A real must see. In the genre you also had CANON CITY.