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Synopsis
A young paramedic is paired with a seasoned partner on the night shift in New York revealing a city in crisis. Discovering the chaos firsthand, he is tested with the ethical ambiguity that can be the difference between life and death.
Original title Asphalt City
IMDb Rating 5.7 49 votes
TMDb Rating 5.7
Director
Director
Cast
Gene Rutkovsky
Ollie Cross
Verdis
Clara
Nia
Lafontaine
Nancy
Chief Burroughs
Sylvie
Russian Wife
Reviews
Asphalt City: A Noir Masterpiece
Released in 1950, John Huston's Asphalt City is a classic film noir that deserves a place among the greats of the genre. The film stars Paul Douglas as Roy Hardy, a war veteran who returns home to find his city changed and his dreams shattered. Hardy soon falls in with a group of criminals, and he quickly finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of violence and corruption.
Huston's direction is masterful, and he creates a dark and oppressive atmosphere that perfectly captures the mood of post-war America. The film's cinematography is also top-notch, with stark black-and-white photography that accentuates the film's gritty realism. The performances are all excellent, especially Douglas, who gives a tour-de-force performance as Hardy.
A Deeply Flawed World
Asphalt City is a film that is full of memorable characters and quotable dialogue. Huston's script is sharp and witty, and he creates a world that is both fascinating and deeply flawed. The film's characters are all deeply flawed, and they make mistakes that have tragic consequences. However, Huston never judges his characters, and he instead allows the audience to see them as complex and sympathetic individuals.
Asphalt City is a film that is both timeless and timely. It is a film that speaks to the darkness that exists within all of us, and it is a film that reminds us of the importance of redemption. Huston's film is a masterpiece of noir cinema, and it is a film that deserves to be seen by all fans of the genre.
Critic Consensus
"Asphalt City is a classic film noir that is both timeless and timely. John Huston's direction is masterful, and he creates a dark and oppressive atmosphere that perfectly captures the mood of post-war America. The film's performances are all excellent, especially Paul Douglas, who gives a tour-de-force performance. Asphalt City is a film that deserves a place among the greats of the genre."
- Rotten TomatoesAudience Reaction
"Asphalt City is a great film noir that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The film's characters are all deeply flawed, and they make mistakes that have tragic consequences. However, Huston never judges his characters, and he instead allows the audience to see them as complex and sympathetic individuals. Asphalt City is a film that will stay with you long after you watch it."
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