Force of Evil (1950)

Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation. But his elder brother Leo is one of these small-time operators who wants to stay that way, preferring not to deal with the gangsters who dominate the big-time.

Released Aug. 24, 1950 79 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film Noir

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