99 River Street
99 River Street (1953) is a crime drama, directed by Phil Karlson. It stars John Payne and Evelyn Keyes. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What 99 River Street Is About
99 River Street, directed by Phil Karlson, is a film noir starring John Payne as Ernie Driscoll, a disillusioned former boxer now working as a taxi driver. When his unfaithful wife is murdered, Driscoll finds himself caught up in the crime and turns to a young aspiring actress as his only ally while hunting for the real killer. Though harshly criticized in a contemporary New York Times review, the film has since been reassessed as one of Karlson's best. The film holds a 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Who it's for: anyone curious about a film noir following a former boxer turned taxi driver caught up in a murder accusation, harshly reviewed on release but later reassessed as a classic. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a bright, optimistic story, since the film is built on the anger of a man worn down by life.
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What is 99 River Street about?
99 River Street, directed by Phil Karlson, is a film noir starring John Payne as Ernie Driscoll, a disillusioned former boxer now working as a taxi driver. When his unfaithful wife is murdered, Driscoll finds himself caught up in the crime and turns to a young aspiring actress as his only ally while hunting for the real killer.
Where can I watch 99 River Street?
99 River Street is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is 99 River Street?
99 River Street runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).
When did 99 River Street come out?
99 River Street was released in 1953.
Who directed 99 River Street?
99 River Street was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in 99 River Street?
99 River Street stars John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen.
What is 99 River Street's rating?
99 River Street holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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