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Directed by Felix E. Feist, The Devil Thumbs a Ride leans on a strong ensemble — Lawrence Tierney, Ted North, Nan Leslie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1947.
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