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Starring: Brian Keith, Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Eve McVeagh, Lucy Marlow, Allen Nourse, Peter Leeds
Director(s): Phil Karlson
Country: USA
Year: 1955
Available Quality: DivX, iPod
IMDB Rating: 6.8 out of 10 (503 votes)
Sherry Conley, a street tough and cynical woman with an unhappy family background, is taken from prison to a hotel, where the DA tries to convince her to testify against a mobster. Sherry is reluctant because the last witness was murdered before he made it to the stand, and why should she stick her neck out? At the hotel, several attempts are made on her life, and she falls for Vince, the policemen guarding her.
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terry_knapp (20 May 2012)
Enjoyable Vehicle for Ginger
Ginger Rogers' performance (straight out of "Roxie Hart") makes thisfilm. Others have found Ms. Rogers to be too old for the film. I thinkthat the fact that she is a bit "past her prime" adds to her character,which has (let's face it) been "around the block" a few times. She andBrian Keith (doing his patented tough-as-nails copper) make a potentteam. It is a pity that they did no more work together. The film itselfis a strange mixture of Rogers' comic sass and Karlson's brand ofhard-hitting melodrama. Ultimately, the film is sunk by an unbelievableplot contrivance that leaves the audience feeling betrayed. However,the performances (including, of course, Robinson's) make this aworthwhile experience.
bkoganbing (19 May 2012)
Another "heart of gold" moll
Ginger Rogers, who was usually more glamorous in her movie roles,invades territory normally occupied by Claire Trevor or Veda Ann Borg.She's a good time gal who happens to be on a pleasure cruise with mobboss Lorne Greene and Greene has smuggled another gangster into thecountry. U.S. Attorney Edward G. Robinson is seeking to deport Greene. Greene's enemies have a habit of ending up dead. And our story beginswith conflicted cop Brian Keith assigned to protect Ginger as Robinsontries to convince her to testify. Rogers's career was on the downside here, but she's still a dynamitepresence on the screen. Robinson and Keith are solid here and who wouldhave thunk of Ben Cartright as a mobster.Nice film, tightly edited, not a wasted frame in it.
Jay09101951 (17 May 2012)
Nice 50's Noir with a Twist
This film is among the group of "B" crime noir movies that Columbiamade in the early 1950's such as "The Big Heat" and "The Mob". It hasthe same taught story and good acting. Clearly nearing the end of herfilm career, Ginger Rogers is very good playing a mob witness that hashad enough of the justice system and needs to be convinced that bytelling what she knows in court, she can do something good for maybethe first time in her life. It should be noted that Edward G. Robinsonwas trying to recover his lost career after being black-listed by HUACand "B" movies were the best roles he could get until he was cast byCecil B. DeMille in the Ten Commandments after the release of thisfilm. Brian Keith, best known as "Uncle Bill" in the late 1960's TVshow "Family Affair" is also quite good in his role as a police Lt.
the_old_roman (16 May 2012)
"There's Never Been a Gal Like Sal From Texas Valley!"
Tight police drama with D.A. Edward G. Robinson trying to protect witnessGinger Rogers from the clutches of evil crime lord Lorne Greene. RogersandRobinson are both marvelously vulnerable beneath their complementary toughexteriors. The direction is tense throughout. The film makes excellentuseof its claustrophobic environs. Brian Keith is also very good as a toughcop.
David Atfield (09 May 2012)
Stagey drama given life by gutsy Ginger.
Ginger Rogers gives one of her best performances here, as a tough gangster's"moll" turned state witness. Her gutsy, strong and sexy performance carriesthe conventional plot. Robinson and Keith are fine, but they don't havemuch to do except get dazzled by Ginger - and who wouldn't be. It is alittle hard to believe that Keith, at 34, would fall for Ginger, at 44, butthat's all part of the illusion of glamourous Hollywood. Ginger looksgreat, but she does look her age.The main problem here is the inadequate adaptation from a stage play - theaction is too confined in the one room, and there is too much dialogue. Butthis is worth catching for the original Ginger Spice in full fireworks'mode.
edwagreen (09 May 2012)
Tight Spot-Excellent Film Position to Be In ****
Ginger Rogers sheds her usual movie ways and portrays a girl survivinga sentence for hiding a criminal. She is offered her freedom if shewill testify against someone who the government is trying to get.Problem is that her ex-boyfriend has already taken a fatal bullet onhis way to testify.Edward G. Robinson is the D.A. here in this exciting film. There is amarvelous supporting performance by Brian Keith, as the cop, assignedto watch her. Naturally, romance blooms and there is quite a surprisewaiting for viewers when we realize who he really is in this film.Here is a girl telling those in prison to keep their mouths shut and doas little as possible. "Never volunteer" is her motto. How quickly thesituation and her beliefs change.As Sherry Conley, Rogers depicts a girl whose environment led herastray. The film is well worth catching.
pjyork88 (05 May 2012)
Not buying it, Ginger.
Tight Spot (1955) Dir: Phil Karlson Production: Columbia PicturesFollowing the bold, daytime assassination of a witness, the Feds areleft to make a deportation case against a ruthless mobster solelythrough the testimony of a "smart-talking, brassy, third classcitizen". Said smart talker is Sherry Conley (Ginger Rogers), safe forthe moment in a women's prison and quite unaware of her importance.She's quickly hep to the situation after District Attorney LloydHallett (Edward G. Robinson) procures her temporary release, holes herup in a hotel and gives her the low-down--testify against the mobster,Ben Costain (Lorne Greene), and your sentence gets commuted, or go backto the clink. As the big day in court nears, Hallett not only has toconvince the self-preservationist Sherry to testify, he has to keep heralive. Along for protection is hard-bitten cop Vince Striker (BrianKeith), who gets close enough to Sherry for sparks to fly.Let's be honest, Ginger spouting wise-girl dialogue in the lower classargot of her character is somewhat less than convincing. It soundsexactly like what it is, someone not within a galaxy of that lifetrying it out for the first time--"I don't suppose my civil rights isbein' violated?!" Yeah, right, Ginger. Much better is Alpo fan LorneGreene as 'Costain', commanding, authoritative, menacing (he remindedme of Herbert Lom in NIGHT AND THE CITY). Too bad he's only on thescreen for a few minutes. Edward G. and Brian Keith are also stellar.Ultimately though, the movie is dominated by Ginger's performance. Alot of people like it, so they like the film. Hell, I like almosteverything else about it (bit too much time spent on the willthey-won't they with Sherry and Vince, though). It's nicely shot byBurnett Guffey, with some vintage New York location shots--the openingsequence with the feds escorting a witness through downtown stands out.There is a good twist near the end that is cleverly hinted at earlier.And it's tense and engrossing at times.**½ out of 4
(04 May 2012)
B movie with academy award acting.
"Tight Spot" was a gem. Unexpected, to me, after the early part of the movie seemed to have an inevitable ending. It didn't turn out that way.Rogers was perfect for the plot, which was perfect for Rogers. Her actual age, 45, was perfect for the age of a society reject who was dragged from prison for one purpose: testify against a murderous criminal. The plot twists weren't brilliant, perhaps, but I did enjoy them, as well as the acting of all the key players.From the acting standpoint, I think Ginger was fabulous. I would give her a ten, on all counts.
(04 May 2012)
A brilliant thriller like they don't make any more.
There was a time when Brian Keith was the "hot young leading man" of hollywood. In his finest dramatic performance, Keith portrays a policeman who has sacrificed his principles. Ginger Rogers is equally great as a gangster's moll gone straight. Edward G. Robinson, in a change of pace, is a dedicated crime fighter. This film, made on a "B" budget proved to be the sleeper of the year. The violence is in the mind of the viewer and the performances uniformly excellent. This is a not-to-be-missed movie!
blanche-2 (04 May 2012)
Ginger sprung from prison to testify against a mobster
Ginger Rogers is in a "Tight Spot" in this 1955 film directed by PhilKarlsen and also starring Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith and LorneGreene. Rogers plays Sherry Conley, in prison for harboring a fugitive.When the big witness against a mobster (Greene) is killed, she's askedto be a witness against him so that he can be deported. She realizesthe danger, but stalls in making her decision because she's in a hoteland can order room service and take private showers. Also, one of herguards, Vince (Keith) is attractive and there appears to be a chemistrythere. After a couple of murder attempts, she wants to go back toprison."Tight Spot" isn't exactly an "A" movie; it's more like a B+ - it'sfilmed in black and white and fits into the noir genre. However, it'sbased on a play, and it's obvious - the scenes aren't opened up at all,and there's a ton of dialogue. It doesn't appear that Karlsen directedeither Rogers or Eve McVeagh very well. Both actresses approach theirroles as if they're doing them for stage; the effect is over the top.Ginger Rogers was a wonderful actress and a very versatile one. Likeall female film stars, the roles became a little less interesting aftershe turned 30 and all but disappeared when she turned 40. She's 44here, playing someone younger, and she is very effective if a littleoverdone in parts. Robinson is great as usual, and a young Keith givesa relaxed performance. Greene was cast as a villain often until heplayed Pa Cartwright. At the age of 45 when the show started, he was 13years older than Adam Cartwright (Pernell Roberts). After that, heplayed fathers, and producers didn't care whose father -Ava Gardner's,for instance, in Earthquake. He was seven years older than Ava. He doesa good job here in a fairly one-dimensional role.All in all, okay.
whpratt1 (01 May 2012)
No Dancing or Singing for Ginger
Never viewed this film and greatly enjoyed the acting of Ginger Rogers,(Sherry Conley) who played a rough and tough gal who was serving aprison term and she was involved with a big named mobster in New YorkCity. Edward G. Robinson, (Lloyd Hallett) plays a law enforcementofficer and his sidekick is Vince Striker, (Brian Keith). Lloyd istrying to find a witness he can use against the mobster, Ben Costain,(Lorne Greene) in order to send him to prison for life. Lloyd discoversthat Sherry was his girl friend, so he arranges to get her out ofprison in order to testify. However, many witnesses have been killedalready, so they hide her in a hotel room and try to protect her. Theentire story is about protecting Sherry and Ginger Rogers gives anoutstanding performance. Good Film.
me_runner (01 May 2012)
I like old films with good performance !
I disagree a little with previous writers:Although Ginger is a little old (and, yes, older than the policeman), sheissexy enough to make believable the plot.(I think women in their 30s and 40s can be gorgeous: even more than theonesin their 20s)But I agree about Robinson (a little man that fills the screen) and Keith(great not-so-tough policeman)And a kind request:Could anybody send me the last lines of the script ? (or tell me, where inInternet to look for it)I've recorded the film from the spanish TV in the wee hours.I've run out of tape, just when Ginger and Robinson appear in thetrial.I would like to know what Ginger and the bad guy say...
DaveSFV (25 April 2012)
Judy Holliday?
I'm surprised that no one thought that Ginger Rogers was a bit likeJudy Holliday in that she plays a rough and dumb blonde that says somewise and intelligent things. I thought the excellent dialogue kept youinterested in the movie since most of it took place in a hotel room.Although I'm a big fan of Brian Keith, I thought his roll was too"Hollywood" in that in the beginning of the film he and Ginger Rogersintensely disliked each other only to then fall for each other. Howmany films has that happened? Bunch! Robinson was just excellent asalways, no surprise there. Very good movie with excellent dialogue butno real surprises in how it ends.
moonspinner55 (24 April 2012)
Co-starring Brian Keith as VINCE STRIKER!
From the play "Dead Pigeon" comes this overwrought confection withGinger Rogers chewing the scenery as wisecracking jailbird sprung fromthe pokey by police so she can testify against ruthless mobster at ahigh-profile murder trial. Talky, slightly claustrophobic piece reallyneeds Ginger's overacting to kick it into gear; she looks great in ashort, ducktail bob, and manages to create real sparks with the actressportraying her selfish sister (it's the best scene in the movie). BrianKeith is appealing in his modest, aw-shucks way as troubled cop VinceStriker (great character name); Katherine Anderson also fine as aprison matron. So-so film benefits from star-appeal. **1/2 from ****
jwpappas (24 April 2012)
a so-so pot boiler
Were it not for the presence of 2 screen legends (Rogers & Robinson) & 2 TVlegends (Keith & Greene), this would've been consigned to obscurity. Its notan awful film but merely an average B film pumped up with a decent budget &name actors. Rogers effects an absurd New Yawk accent & engages in eyerolling cliche exchanges with Keith for most of the movie. Robinson isrestrained & dull & looks bored with his cornball dialogue. The only brightspot is Lorne Greene who is terrific as the underworld crime boss who setsthe events in motion. Otherwise the film is an OK but forgettable way tofill up 90 minutes. If there is absolutely nothing on TV & the weatheroutside is awful & you have run out of things to read & you are completelycaught up on household chores, then perhaps TIGHT SPOT is worth alook.
planktonrules (24 April 2012)
Wow...this one was a surprise...
This is one of the best roles in the latter portion of Ginger Rogers'career. She is an incredibly earthy and entertaining bad girl--completewith a nice accent and a lot of sass. While a somewhat similar role wasgiven to her a decade earlier with "Roxy Hart", this film was prettyawful and lacked any sense of believability. In "Tight Spot", however,she gives a first-rate performance in a film where I expected verylittle.The film begins with Rogers being taken from her comfy prison cell andshe's whisked away to a hotel room. This is because the prosecutor(Edward G. Robinson) is intent on convincing her to testify against agangster (Lorne Greene). However, she has no intention on making a dealwith anyone, as she knows if she testifies she's a dead woman.Assisting Robinson in this is a matron (who you see very little of) anda detective (Brian Keith). Keith seems to have contempt for her anddoesn't hide it. However, Robinson treats her like a lady and hopesthis will loosen her resolve. A bit later in the film, however, there'san interesting twist, as Keith and Rogers seem to be developing somechemistry. Just at that interesting moment, an assassin is spotted atthe window--many floors from the street below. The assassin beginsshooting wildly--hitting the matron and Rogers. Rogers miraculouslyescapes but is even more determined not to testify. What happens nextwas really exciting and quite a twist. However, I'll say more, as Idon't want to ruin the film for you.Overall, this is a very well written noir-like film. Tough dialog andsome nice surprises make this one worth seeing--with nice performancesall around. A nice little surprise of a film.
aromatic-2 (18 April 2012)
Taut film noir with excellent performances
Ginger Rogers holds court as Mafia bigwig Lorne Greene's brassy ex-moll.Edward G. Robinson is ideal as her police protector. But, a young andruggedly handsome Brian Keith steals the movie as a cynical policeofficer.The tension is very real in the stuffy hotel room. All the while, anabsurdcountry-western singer croons the same song on a telethon over-and-overagain. This is a classic.
(17 April 2012)
Witty dialog, interesting performances.
Tight Spot is a crime suspense movie with a bit of a comedy-drama feel from Ginger Rogers' crackly performance as a streetwise and otherwise wise convict. The situation: Prosecutor Edward G. Robinson has convict Rogers moved from prison to protective custody in a hotel room, guarded by cop Brian Keith, to persuade her to testify against mobster Lorne Greene. Rogers delivers witty dialogue by the truck load in spite of the dangerous situation, and finds a new dance partner in Brian Keith. The witty banter between cop & con as they fall head over heels for each other is entertaining, but unfortunately that detracts a bit from the suspense. Meantime the gangsters bungle their first attempt on her life, killing a police woman in the guard detail. I recommend the movie more for the witty dialogue than for the suspense, and even more than that for the trivia value if you're a film buff - it has both Keith and Greene in some of their earliest major roles, and Rogers and Robinson deliver outstanding performances.
Bucs1960 (15 April 2012)
Karlson Misses On This One
Phil Karlson, that auteur of the tight little b/w crime film, missesthe boat with this one. I am probably going against many of thereviewers on these boards but I just didn't see much to like here.Ginger Rogers who could act (and obviously dance)was usually an assetto any film in which she appeared. She is so damn annoying in this roleas the tough-talking jailbird and former girlfriend of a famous crimeboss, that I hoped they would succeed in killing her off before she gotto testify at the trial. She talks and talks and talks, ad infinitumand is just a little too "tough" to be believed. The claustrophobicsetting in a single hotel room didn't help. You just couldn't escapethat voice. However, I'll admit she looked great and she was coming upon 50 years of age Edward G Robinson, who never gave a bad performance, again wove hismagic as the DA determined to get Ginger to the stand. Brian Keith,gets a passing grade for his appropriately named cop.....Vince Striker.Lorne Greene, as the mob boss, is surprisingly menacing and is a longway from Pa Cartwright.This isn't a bad film but it's not a good film. If it weren't for thestars, it would fall into the "B" category. That's not always bad sincethere are some fantastic movies in that category. This would not havebeen one of them.
(14 April 2012)
Gangbusters
A compact little drama with some nice twists... the kind of movie I loved watching on late night TV as a kid. But don't expect too much -- the situation of the film feels very theatrical and Ginger Rogers (sporting a disfiguring short haircut and one tight polka-dot dress) socks her performance home a little too hard. Edward G. Robinson is competent but has little to work with; Brian Keith comes off best. Not bad... just lower your expectations.
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