Kansas City Confidential
Seen it?1952 | 100 min | Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or Ocean's Eleven, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$300K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Karlson
- John PayneJoe Rolfe
- Coleen GrayHelen Foster
- Preston FosterTim Foster
- Neville BrandBoyd Kane
- Lee Van CleefTony Romano
- Jack ElamPete Harris
- Dona DrakeTeresa
- Mario SilettiTomaso
- Howard NegleyAndrews
- Carleton YoungMartin