Geheimring 99 (1955)

Geheimring 99: Directed by Joseph H. Lewis. With Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy, Jean Wallace. A police lt. is ordered to stop investigating deadly crime boss Mr. Brown, because he hasn’t been able to get any hard evidence against him. He then goes after Brown’s girlfriend who despises him, for information instead.

“A very good gangster flick and evocative film-noir directed by Joseph H. Lewis. A zealous cop(Cornel Wilde) seeks the aid of a gangsteru0026#39;s(Richard Conte) ex-girlfriend(Jean Wallace)in bringing down a crime syndicate. Conteu0026#39;s character is relentless as he rules his corrupt world with murder, gunplay and torture. Lee Van Cleef and Earl Holliman are his minions and Brian Donlevy is a handicapped mentor of sorts. Supporting cast features Helen Walker and Robert Middleton. Terrific lighting and photography make this an exceptional crime drama where shades of gray makes THE BIG COMBO a notch above the ordinary. Note:off-screen Wilde and Wallace are Mr. u0026amp; Mrs.”