The rise and fall of a gangster. Armed robbery is his business. His pal wants out, his dream is to be a dancer and get married.
Powerful criminal drama, and an interesting gaze into the roots of authoritarianism. And 'Rico' is actually a nice guy when compared to the likes of Stalin, Mussolini and Hitler (to mention only those who were on top or rising at the time this film was released). (Number 6 in Dale Thomajan's Top Ten of 1931.)
Rating: 73
(Number 5 in my List of Favorites of 1931.)
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