Standing out among the crime films of the late 40s, Pitfall trades the shadows of the big city for the sun-drenched, equally dangerous suburbs. De Toth’s lean direction and Raymond Burr’s menacing performance as a psychotic private investigator turn a story of a simple mistake into a relentless downward spiral. A must-watch for fans of hard-boiled storytelling. Quick Film Facts:
Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt, and Raymond Burr. Genre: Crime / Film Noir / Drama. Runtime: 86 minutes.
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