
A fisherman with money problems hires out his boat to transport criminals.
Directed by Michael Curtiz, The Breaking Point leans on a strong ensemble — John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter — 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 crime titles of 1950.
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Two jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
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