Description

Kansas City Confidential | DVD (1952)

Product Information

UPC: 5060005701147
Product Type: DVD
Country of Manufacture: UK
Region: 2 PAL (Black & White)
Audio: English mono
Total Runtime: 99 minutes
Release Date: November 11, 1952

Overview

"Kansas City Confidential" is a gripping 1952 film noir directed by Phil Karlson, featuring a stellar performance by John Payne alongside Coleen Gray and Lee Van Cleef. This classic crime film, released in the UK as The Secret Four, weaves a tale of deception, greed, and betrayal as a complex robbery scheme unfolds.

The story revolves around Joe Rolfe (Payne), an ex-convict who becomes an unwitting pawn in a meticulously planned armored car heist orchestrated by the elusive Mr. Big (Preston Foster). As Rolfe is drawn into the criminal underworld, he must navigate a treacherous game of cat and mouse while attempting to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.

Product Features

Format: DVD
Region: 2 PAL (Black & White)
Audio: English mono
Total Runtime: 99 minutes
Genre: Film Noir, Crime

Interesting Facts

Notable Collaborations: Director Phil Karlson and star John Payne would team up again the following year for another film noir, 99 River Street, further solidifying their collaboration in the genre.
Iconic Masks: The film features a memorable plot device involving masks worn by the robbers, adding an element of intrigue and anonymity to the crime.
Cinematography: The film's black-and-white cinematography by George E. Diskant enhances the tension and atmosphere typical of classic film noir.