I Walk Alone poster

I Walk Alone (1947)

"Once I trusted a dame... now I Walk Alone"

6.519471h 37mEN
DramaCrime

Directed by Byron Haskin

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

EN

Release

December 31, 1947

Director

Byron Haskin

Official Trailer

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Overview

Bootleggers on the lam Frankie and Noll split up to evade capture by the police. Frankie is caught and jailed, but Noll manages to escape and open a posh New York City nightclub. 14 years later, Frankie is released from the clink and visits Noll with the intention of collecting his half of the night...

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Frankie Madison

Lizabeth Scott

Lizabeth Scott

Kay Lawrence

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Noll "Dink" Turner

Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Dave

Kristine Miller

Kristine Miller

Alexis Richardson

George Rigaud

George Rigaud

Maurice

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Nick Palestro

Mike Mazurki

Mike Mazurki

Dan

Mickey Knox

Mickey Knox

Skinner

Roger Neury

Roger Neury

Felix

Bobby Barber

Bobby Barber

Newsboy (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into I Walk Alone (1947), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Bootleggers on the lam Frankie and Noll split up to evade capture by the police. Frankie is caught and jailed, but Noll manages to escape and open a posh New York City nightclub. 14 years later, Frankie is released from the clink and visits Noll with the intention of collecting his half of the nightclub's profits. But Noll, who has no intention of being so equitable, uses his ex-girlfriend Kay to divert Frankie from his intended goal.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of I Walk Alone. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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