Smart Money

A fast-talking pre-Code crime drama that mixes gambling thrills with a moral downfall, feeling both energetic and ultimately grim.

Directed by

Alfred E. Green

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Evalyn Knapp

Tagline

Just a small-town barber who became a "big-shot" gambler-riding high and handsome until he went balmy for a blonde!

Overview

Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.

How it feels

Cynical, dark, tense and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Greed, betrayal, revenge, obsession

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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