A Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (28 October 2003)

An example , along with On The Waterfront, of the excellent political-melodrama being produced by America in the 1950's. Although it is a cliche a film like this would simply not be made today by a major studio. Shot on one set, with no soundtrack, and not a handsome, or for that matter young, face to be seen it would be shoved out as an art film and seen by a few thousand people or make a lovely little TV drama. One also wonders if the modern equivalent of such a cast, could bury their egos enough to deliver such great ensemble acting.
The ethical, democratic, and political questions raised by the film are too numerous to mention. Suffice to say that you will walk away from it wanting to be a better, more responsible citizen.