garykawa

Saw this on TCM as part of a series on Christensen films and was impressed. Great film noir atmospherics and cinematography, and acting all around excellent, especially the blind mother. She does her best to protect her son but is torn when realizes he is broken, but her instincts, both maternal and moral, play out to the ironic end. Besides the twists and turns of crime, refuge, protection, and justice, this film had incredibly modern style...a clue to how Argentina was and must still be a very sophisticated society and culture. The sets, art, and look felt ahead of it's time compared to US films of the same era.

As I have learned more about the history of cinema, anytime I accidentally come across something involving Ida Lupino I get interested and have to see what is going on.

Only caught the back end of "On Dangerous Ground," but was impressed as I often am with Lupino. Ryan as a conflicted good guy shows he could be that guy if he wanted, but Lupino simply delivers another convincing character that you believe in, pull for, and yes fall in love with again. She is a beauty with real depth, and that her career included notable direction, including this one, is a tribute to her talents.

The dialogue is crisp and thought provoking, considering it is a simple cops chasing a misguided and confused mentally disturbed boy who committed a crime.

Modern cinema could learn from these overlooked and forgotten movies.