John Dillinger first goes to jail after attempting to rob his girlfriend's father at her suggestion. Falling in with the likes of Nelson and Floyd, he arranges their escape and they start on... Read allJohn Dillinger first goes to jail after attempting to rob his girlfriend's father at her suggestion. Falling in with the likes of Nelson and Floyd, he arranges their escape and they start on an escalating series of hold-ups.John Dillinger first goes to jail after attempting to rob his girlfriend's father at her suggestion. Falling in with the likes of Nelson and Floyd, he arranges their escape and they start on an escalating series of hold-ups.
Beverly Powers
- Floyd's Girl
- (as Beverly Hills)
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Ok, not a masterpiece, not perfect, and the music sucks. BUT if you are a fan of Nick Adams and Mary Mobley then this is interesting. I've taken a liking to Nick Adams a lot because he is a very good actor and was very well respected in Japan for doing a few Godzilla movies. (Seeing him and Kumi Mizuno together is wonderful in 'Invasion of Astro Monster'). So, set aside your criticisms and just enjoy the movie.
I am a fan of Nick Adams, but this is one of the worst acted, filmed and written movies ever made. Shoe string budget and dismal script makes this black and white film a full, boring mess. Victor B. steals the film in a small cameo as the Professor of Crime. Forget the whole thing.
I always enjoy the old crime films especially when they are filmed in black and white. Frankly though, Young Dillinger was a big disappointment. I could not understand the relationship on screen between John Dillinger (Nick Adams), and his moll. Elaine (Mary Ann Mobley). They continually expressed their undying love to one another but all I saw were two people reading their scripted lines and lacking any emotion or physical attraction to one another. If anything I viewed Mary Ann Mobley's performance as deserving of a. Golden Raspberry Award. Had this award been available in 1965. Fortunately for Mary Ann Mobley the awards were first presented in 1981.
There is a relatively strong supporting cast with actors such as Robert Conrad, John Ashley, Victor Buono, and John Hoyt but their performances were wasted on this very choppy film with no real sense of direction.
No spoilers here but suffice to say I am still waiting for a proper ending to the film. It is as if the director was left hanging when the entire cast walked out before the film was provided with a proper ending to the Young Dillinger story.
I can only give this film a lacklustre 3 out of 10 IMDb rating.
There is a relatively strong supporting cast with actors such as Robert Conrad, John Ashley, Victor Buono, and John Hoyt but their performances were wasted on this very choppy film with no real sense of direction.
No spoilers here but suffice to say I am still waiting for a proper ending to the film. It is as if the director was left hanging when the entire cast walked out before the film was provided with a proper ending to the Young Dillinger story.
I can only give this film a lacklustre 3 out of 10 IMDb rating.
Pretty much agree with the majority of the eleven previous reviewers that this is mostly trashy boredom with occasional trashy fun. Worst thing about it is how cheesy a production it is. Not only does it look like TV, but cheap ass TV, to boot. More "Highway Patrol", say, than "Untouchables" since it makes but a feeble attempt at a period look, and the cinematography is serviceable, at best. Certainly expected more from the great DP, Stanley Cortez, who does whatever the cinematographer's version of phoning it in is (post carding it in?). That it rates a very generous five is due to some nice, twisted supporting bits from Victor Buono as the Sam Jaffe of this ersatz Asphalt Jungle and John Hoyt as a pervy quack. As for Nick Adams, he does what he always does, mumble and method his way through until he decides to yell and go bananas. Mary Ann Mobley is also over the top, especially in the film's second half, but at least she's hot. Bob Conrad (as Pretty Boy Floyd) and John Ashley (as Baby Face Nelson) tend to get lost amid all the tommy guns. As does Terry Morse's direction and Arthur Hoehl and Donald Zimbalest's screenplay. Solid C.
What a load of bs, from the acting to costumes and facts or lack there of. Nick adams as dillinger is as bad as mickey rooney as babyface Nelson. I loved Robert Conrad in almost everything but this, a waste of talent. Nick adams like rooney a angry little guy. The only thing that I like about this is the music.
Did you know
- TriviaOnly one year later Victor Buono will repeat his pompous, criminal mastermind types in the "Batman", "The Man from Uncle", and rejoining Robert Conrad in "The Wild, Wild West" television series.
- GoofsNighttime scenes were filmed during daylight hours. Not only were filters NOT used, the film was not even underexposed to give the appearance of darkness. Instead everything was bright and so well lit that the background detail would stand out where there should have only been at best shadows if not black from the darkness.
- Crazy creditsExtant prints have a Lorimar logo replacing the original "Allied Artists Presents" card.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Unknown World of Terrell O. Morse (2025)
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