Fritzi Haller is a powerful casino owner in Chuckawalla, Nevada. Her daughter Paula, having quit school, returns at the same time as racketeer Eddie Bendix, who left under suspicion of murdering his wife. When Paula and Eddie become involved, Fritzi, Paula's old beau Tom, and Eddie's pal Johnny try to break up the relationship, each for her or his own reasons. Then Eddie's past catches up with him in an unexpected way. Director: Lewis Allen Cast: John Hodiak, Lizabeth Scott, Burt Lancaster Burt Lancaster was an American actor and producer. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television series. He was a four-time nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actor (winning once), and he also won two BAFTA Awards and one Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor. The American Film Institute ranks Lancaster as #19 of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
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