Machine Gun Kelly (1958)

Machine Gun Kelly (1958) (Blu-Ray) (*)

$21.99

Language Selections:
English ( Mono )
French ( Mono )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
83 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Collectors Edition
Documentary
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Special Edition
Trailer(s)
Black & White
Remastered
Blu-Ray & DVD Combo

Movie filmed in 1958 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Roger Corman

Written By:
R. Wright Campbell

Actors:
Charles Bronson ..... George R. 'Machine Gun' Kelly
Susan Cabot ..... Flo
Morey Amsterdam ..... Fandango
Richard Devon ..... Apple
Jack Lambert ..... Howard
Frank DeKova ..... Harry
Connie Gilchrist ..... Ma
Wally Campo ..... Maize
Barboura Morris ..... Lynn
Ted Thorpe ..... Teddy
Lori Martin ..... Sherryl Vito (as Dawn Menzer)
George Archambeault ..... Frank
Robert Griffin ..... Vito
Michael Fox ..... Clinton
Larry Thor ..... Drummond

Synopsis:

The real-life "Machine Gun" Kelly was a clumsy, two-bit petty thief, goaded into bigger and badder things by a publicity-hungry wife; legend has it that when Kelly was finally captured by the FBI, he had a smile on his face, as if relieved to get away from the gorgonlike Mrs. Kelly. This film version of Kelly's life alters the facts considerably: as played by Charles Bronson, "Machine Gun" is a cold-blooded sadist who kills because he's sensitive about his height. Together with his ever-lovin' moll Flo (Susan Cabot), Kelly decides to top off his criminal achievements with a high-profile kindapping, a decision that leads to his bloody downfall. Comedian Morey Amsterdam delivers a surprisingly effective performance as a stool pigeon who "gets his" from the business end of Kelly's eponymous weapon.

Machine-Gun Kelly, the famous bank robber, seldom without his Thompson machine gun. The story opens with great jazzy music and a murder shown in shadows. His moll is the driving force behind his exploits. He has an exaggerated fear of death and death symbols. The sight of a coffin makes him freeze during a bank job, causing his lieutenant to lose his arm. Finally, the gang kidnaps a little girl along with her nurse and hold them for ransom.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 25 March, 2024.