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New Orleans Uncensored

1955

Action / Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller

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Beverly Garland Photo
Beverly Garland as Marie Reilly
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Michael Ansara as Floyd 'Zero' Saxon
Mike Mazurki Photo
Mike Mazurki as Big Mike
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Ed Nelson as Charlie
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690.3 MB
1280*682
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 15 min
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1.25 GB
1920*1024
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 15 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by LeonLouisRicci7 / 10

ABOVE AVERAGE "CITY EXPOSE"...POPULAR IN THE 50'S...SPIN-OFFS OF FILM-NOIR

Similar to its Brother-Genre "Police Procedural", is the Sub-Genre that Emerged in the Low-Budget World of B-Movies in the 50's were "Exposes" with Sub-Titles like "Uncensored, Confidential, Exposed" Etc.

Usually Attached to a Big-City or Big-Corps (Garments, Docks) that Organized Crime Infiltrated after the Repeal of Prohibition.

Most were Unremarkable, although a Few like "Kansas City Confidential" (1955) and "The Phenix City Story" (1955) are Bona-Fide Classics of the Genre.

This One, takes an Obvious Cue from "On the Waterfront" (1952) the Marlon Brando Award Winner.

It Pales in Comparison but does have a Certain Gravitas Helped by B-Movie Stalwart Director William Castle.

Arthur Franz who Made quite an Impression in the Psychological, Pathological, Film-Noir "The Sniper" (1952),is Solid as the Protagonist.

Also some Good Character Actors like Mike Mazurki, Michael Ansara, and B-Movie Babe Beverly Garland Help this Rise Above Average.

The On-Location New Orleans Footage Helps Set the Stage and the Movie Contains some Genuine Intrigue of Mob Infiltration, On the Docks Violence, and Worker Intimidation.

Overall, Better than Most.

Reviewed by MartinHafer8 / 10

Sort of like the New Orleans version of "On the Waterfront".

"New Orleans Uncensored" sounds like some sort of porno flick, but it isn't. It's a dandy crime film, much like the Louisiana version of "On the Waterfront". Like in this other film, it's about a thug and his goons who want to run the docks....and pilfer as much cargo as they can. Into this racket arrives a new guy, Dan (Arthur Franz) and he soon gets pulled into this mess. Can Dan possibly survive or will he end up pushing up daisies like two of his new and fated friends.

This is a very good story and although it doesn't star any big names, a lot of 1950s and 60s character actors are in it and they do a great job. I enjoyed not only the story and the acting...but also loved seeing 1950s New Orleans and its French Quarter. If you've been to this great city, you'll enjoy seeing the likes of Antoine's and Cafe du Monde...as well as many great institutions that have long since vanished. Well worth seeing.

By the way, one minor gripe I have about the movie are the characters Marie and Alma. The two actresses (Beverly Garland and Helene Stanton) look so similar that I was confused until I could figure out how to tell them apart!

Reviewed by davidridgeway8 / 10

Waterfront Drama

This waterfront drams is set in the French Quarter and on the docks of New Orleans.

The film has everything for a low budget film that is worth watching.

The viewer is in the action from the opening sequence. Freight is being stolen from the docks and there several suspects. We're not kept in the dark over who dunnit. Instead, we watch as a crime network is destroyed.

An especially bright spot is the beautiful Beverly Garland who performs very well Beside her, other stars and supporting actots tell an engrossing story with the help of tight writing, editing and direction.

A downside is the camerawork. Though sufficient, there are many ill advised angles as if the photographer were stretching for an arty, noir look but failed.

Otherwise this is a fine movie. Suspenseful though we know the guilty party ... that's hard to do but NEW ORLEANS CONFIDENTIAL does it and then some in captivating style.

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