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Release Year1941
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery
Votes8
DirectorEdward Dmytryk
WritersPaul Yawitz, Jay Dratler
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsConfessions of Boston Blackie
About Confessions of Boston Blackie
A murder is committed during the auction of a valuable statue. The prime suspect is Boston Blackie, whose reputation for living on the edge of the law makes him an easy target for the police. When the body disappears, Blackie must find it to prove his innocence.
Directed by Edward Dmytryk, Confessions of Boston Blackie leans on a strong ensemble — Chester Morris, Harriet Nelson, Richard Lane — 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 1941.
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