Great opening sequence, as the two hitmen look for the Swede in the small-town diner. From there we get a Kane-esque investigation into the Swede's backstory, especially as it concerns his relationship with Ava Gardner and a resulting double-cross with a payroll heist. Everything here is good, with occasional greatness, but doesn't always have the crackle you get from the period's best noirs. And I wish Gardner had a bit more to do.

I’m a sucker for Ava Gardner, what can I say. This was a classic semi Noir detective story. Decent, but I wouldn’t re-watch it.

I enjoyed the remake more than this.

Paco Cinema, image 3.5/5 and sound 3/5, I liked more than the remake of 1964. That Ava Gardne