Why can't they make movies like this today? In the first few moments, New York Confidential grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. Richard Conte is brilliant as the stone cold, high functioning, psychopathic hitman. Broderick Crawford nails it as a family man, with a big heart, who happens to be a mob boss. Great supporting cast and director. To say that the Godfather borrowed heavily from this movie is an understatement. I can't believe that I missed seeing this movie in the theater when it came out. I was only 3 years old at the time, but that's no excuse.
@@brianmccarthy5557 I never really synced up with the Godfather. It was over my pay grade. It reminded me of the Royal families with the palace intrigue. Too many moving parts to keep track of. Obviously the problem is me and not the movie, which was a classic.
Wow ! What a gem. Broderick Crawford immense, if a little over the top. Richard Conte every inch a top star. And ' Mrs. Robinson ', filling the screen with her beauty. Top noir. Thanks.
I remember watching this on WOR-TV in NYC in the 1970’s when I was growing up. It was the first movie I ever saw with Richard Conte. I became such a huge fan of his and routinely pored over the TV Guide every week to see what films he was in.
My mother always reminded me of Anne Bancroft. Ms. Bancroft was an excellent actress. I always enjoyed Broderick Crawford's films. This was a very good film.
Just grateful that there are so many truly superb films freely available on YT. My search method is typing in "films starring", rather than specific movies titles That way I get to see so many great productions I would never have thought of... Anne Bancroft was so charismatic and photogenic... My fantasy ending would be Nick saving Charlie by faking his death and driving him to South America, with his new bride, Kathy by his side...
GREAT film. Mike Mazurka was born in the Appalachia of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He graduated from Fordham Law School, became a pro wrestler, then an actor - and a damned good one. Obviously an exceptional man.
This is truly an outstanding film depicting the inner workings of the crime syndicate back in the early 1950's. Richard Conte and Broderick Crawford are like TNT in this no holds barred action packed film. In my mind I ask myself, how come I haven't seen this film before. My answer..... I don't know. Thanks PizzaFlix for this 5 star film.
Richard Conte, Broderick Crawford, Mike Mazurki and the beautiful Anne Bancroft are fabulous but it was also great to see character actor J. Carrol Naish and the lovely Marilyn Maxwell. Underrated classic.
Perfect casting. Richard Conte and Broderick Crawford - excellent performances. Ann Baxter was wonderful, too! Thank you for posting this great movie!!
Daughter talking to Nick "Jump Fido, papa gives you liver" that's a great line. The food is another one "Salami on rye with a pickle" my mouth is watering.
Love these old movies! Remember going to the theater at age 4….the smell of popcorn! Watching Judy Garland on the big screen, and The Invisible Man was fun! I am 76 now, and am smiling at the memories! Walking the many blocks with my sisters seemed like miles to my four year old legs!
@@suzannerobbins6293 Oh, I'm sorry, I misunderstood. So, you were the youngest child too? I had 3 older siblings who didn't want me anywhere near them, but every now and then, my parents insisted that they take me along. On one such occasion, when I was 7, my sister was so angry that she had to take me with her that she shoved me out of the car, leaving me to fend for myself on a deserted country road in a snowstorm. It took me over 4 hours to walk home; I got frostbite which still affects my old body to this day. Ah, yes, such good times.😖 I hope your sisters were kinder than mine. ❤
@@MrMenefrego1 They had to take me, and I don’t remember any problems! I had a younger brother but he was too little to go with us! I was 4, my sister 7 1/2 and my oldest 11 years old. This was the early 50s….streets with sidewalks, and safe neighborhoods where my mom felt good about us walking a few blocks alone! Things were so different! Wow….four hours for you to walk home seems a bit mean! I never had that anyway! We played together! Thanks for writing! 😊
@@suzannerobbins6293 Yes, my sister wasn't the nicest person in the world. One thing I omitted from that story was that she actually tried to run me over. (yes, she is literally insane) Her hubby tried to have her institutionalized permanently, but they only kept her for six weeks. I just stay as far away from her as possible! I'm so glad you and your siblings had good and loving relationships! God Bless.
Bancroft received the triple crown of acting by getting a Tony, an Emmy and an Oscar. She married Mel Brooks. A most talented actress and a real beauty.
Marrying Mel Brooks is proof that the way to a woman's heart is laughter. Provision, protection, loyalty, and communication all have there respective values to a woman, but you make her laugh and she'll stay with you forever... As Stevie Wonder sang as a kid long ago from his hit, 'Uptight (Everything Is Alright)' "...Can't give her the things that money can buy, but I'll never, never, never make my baby cry..." Or as Bancroft said herself, "He makes me laugh a lot…. I get excited when I hear his key in the door. It's like, 'Ooh! The party's going to start!"
Wow, that was just too good. Once in a while, a film comes along and I wonder, how did I miss this until now? It's an experience I enjoy a few times a year. There are some great movies out there still waiting for me to discover them. Thanks PizzaFlix.
Pizzaflix rarely dissapoints; if you like gangster movies (I confess, I do), this one is an absolute gem. Sadly, disturbingly, the sneaky underhanded backdooring is eerily similar to what we are currently observing in DC.
Anne Bancroft was gorgeous, Marilyn Maxwell was stunning. Richard Conte one of my all time favorites, he played Barzini in the Godfather another great performance.
“You know, Mr. Magellan, you have a penchant for other people’s affairs…” What an eloquent way to call someone, “nosy”. Excellent playwright. Thanks for this priceless gem. ❤❤❤
Outstanding Film from Screenwriting to Acting! Conte & Crawford were exquisite! Also loved the moments of "NY-Italian-style" comedy relief. A brilliant gripping Piece of Cinema that doesn't let go. Thank you for this NYC🇮🇹🇺🇸🗽Gangster Gem!
Ooh! they don't come much finer than this. All the actors and actresses made it look so easy, and Broderick Crawford was a giant. Thank you for posting.
Broderick Crawford is excellent in this, and Richard Conte plays the cold-hearted hitman, quite similar to his role in "The Big Combo" from the same year. Anne Bancroft does a good job of playing the daughter trying to break free from her mob boss father. I prefer these noirs from the 40s and 50s to much of what is produced by Hollywood today.
I second every commenter on here. A terrific noir, pulls no punches, neat script, every second of film is used brilliantly. All of the actors are great. I love this film! Why doesn't "Noir Alley" show films like this?
Stunning level actors all at the top of there game. Beautifully directed.. Conte can always play your lover or killer? Take your choice girl's. Thanks 4 the showcase.
1:16:46 Hey Mel! Ann over here kissing Richard!!, very good movie as expected considering Broderick Crawford and Richard Conti are in it, two very talented and seasoned actors who's performances are always top-notch, add to that combination a very young Ann Bancroft as I've never seen before especially this young, together they deliver exceptional performances that makes this film worth the watch, thank you PizzaFlix 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Seeing Mike Mazurski today and Vito Scotti yesterday in an episode of Twilight Zone, Mr. Bevis. I can never see one without thinking of the other. They played a mad scientist and his flunky in an episode of Gilligan's Island.
This is what happens at the end , all mafia gangs either betrayed or killed because of their own crimes and I have seen many movies like this but this is one of the most Best Story and no one today's Hollywood movies doesn't have the guts to make like this movie story, thanks to the script writer, producer, director and all Crews who were related to make this film, Brilliance in every sense.
Why can't they make movies like this today? In the first few moments, New York Confidential grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. Richard Conte is brilliant as the stone cold, high functioning, psychopathic hitman.
Broderick Crawford nails it as a family man, with a big heart, who happens to be a mob boss. Great supporting cast and director. To say that the Godfather borrowed heavily from this movie is an understatement.
I can't believe that I missed seeing this movie in the theater when it came out. I was only 3 years old at the time, but that's no excuse.
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Yeah that's no excuse. You should've been out there on date night going to the movies.
@@PizzaFLIX Thanks PizzaFlix. I hope to watch more great movies on your channel and to write some more reviews.
Of course Conte played Barzini in "The Godfather". Roles like this made that believable.
@@brianmccarthy5557 I never really synced up with the Godfather. It was over my pay grade. It reminded me of the Royal families with the palace intrigue. Too many moving parts to keep track of. Obviously the problem is me and not the movie, which was a classic.
Not one wasted line of dialogue.
Crisp and on point every time.
Couldn’t even imagine this done in color……
Outstanding actors Richard Conte Broderick Crawford wonderful actresses what a movie I watch it over and over I never get tired of it thank you
You can't go wrong with Broderick Crawford and Richard Conte together!
Bancroft is both stunning and powerful as a performer, more than the usual actor.👍👏
Crawford deserves far more recognition than he gets--a seriously great actor!
he did....he won an Oscar
@@danmalic6688 didn’t know that. Thanks!
Well said.A fantastic actor.Cheers Jim
@@danmalic6688 I didn't know that either. for....? All the King's Men, by any chance?
@jiji1946 yes, all the kings men
Wowee wow-wow. Cool movie! Richard Conte and Broderick Crawford never disappoint, and boy was Anne Bancroft beautiful and such a great actress!
Richard Conte - so very underrated ... but ... that makes him EVEN MORE appealing.
I would watch anything with Broderick Crawford and Richard Conte.
me too 💯
I hear ya Chris. I feel the same about those two, great in anything they do! 🥸
I was just going to write the same, then here was your comment. I'd add only either or, and throw in Mike Mazurki. I'll take him where I get him.
And Marilyn Maxwell!
A young Anne Bancroft. Nice!
Thanks. Richard Conte was always good.
Three of my favorite actors in one movie!!! Broderick Crawford, Richard Conte and the ever-fabulous Anne Bancroft - doesn't get much better than that!
Wow ! What a gem. Broderick Crawford immense, if a little over the top. Richard Conte every inch a top star. And ' Mrs. Robinson ', filling the screen with her beauty. Top noir. Thanks.
Good movie and great performance by Broderick Crawford!
No computers, and no green screen, just plain good acting.
Broderick Crawford was a superb movie actor. (Brazil)
Perhaps his BEST !
Anne was 24 years old here. She had such a presence about her. Excellent film.
I love her.
Great movie. One hour and thirty minutes i was hooked on the screen. Enjoyed every minute of it.
richard conte always gets good films to do.
We need to get the Film Noir genre back. This movie is among the best. And I'll never get tired of watching Ann Bancroft, I dare to add.
Enjoying it with a pinot noir!
I don’t know if we could have them back with SUV’s and mobile phones !!
@@martinsolomon5500 probably not.
@@zachbos5108 not a bad idea.
Tommy , " body heat " is modern noir! Great movie and Kathleen Turner 's hotter then the sun!
I remember watching this on WOR-TV in NYC in the 1970’s when I was growing up. It was the first movie I ever saw with Richard Conte. I became such a huge fan of his and routinely pored over the TV Guide every week to see what films he was in.
This is indeed timeless. There will always be thugs be it gangsters or politicians of today. Thanks for sharing this wonderful movie
Brod with another standout performance, backed by a SOLID supporting cast!
My mother always reminded me of Anne Bancroft. Ms. Bancroft was an excellent actress. I always enjoyed Broderick Crawford's films. This was a very good film.
How beautiful she was...
Your mom was also a great actress. She was really a Russian spy and you never knew it until now.
Thank you, PizzaFlix, for performing a wonderful service to us, lovers of truly great film classics. May the gravy, thick n rich, be with 'ee, always.
Love these old films,Crawford and Conte always great value
I’m loving these great older movies.
Very sharp to the point dialogue, good acting with raw emotion and a lesson about the evil greed for money and power.
Excellent as always Broderick Crawford
Thank you soo much for these great old movies, lm 68yrs old and remember watching this movie when l was young. Great stuff 🙂
Just grateful that there are so many truly superb films freely available on YT. My search method is typing in "films starring", rather than specific movies titles That way I get to see so many great productions I would never have thought of... Anne Bancroft was so charismatic and photogenic... My fantasy ending would be Nick saving Charlie by faking his death and driving him to South America, with his new bride, Kathy by his side...
Anne Bancroft and Richard Conte were excellent in this film. Thanks for uploading!
Really top-notch noir, this. Crawford and Conte never disappoint and a great role for Anne Bancroft.
OMG. This was groundbreaking fresh and Frank dialog for it's day. Had no idea.
Conte was always a solid presence in these 1950s urban crime / mob melodramas.
Thank you for another outstanding preamble. Your film introductions are greatly appreciated.
Yes our minds can't remember all of the films best actand how they played those writers were for real imagination then.
Yes I loved your intro @Pizza Flix
1955...what an incredible year...a really great movie....thank you PizzaFlix...good job!!
GREAT film. Mike Mazurka was born in the Appalachia of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He graduated from Fordham Law School, became a pro wrestler, then an actor - and a damned good one. Obviously an exceptional man.
I agree. In his role, he sold it, always.
This is truly an outstanding film depicting the inner workings of the crime syndicate back in the early 1950's. Richard Conte and Broderick Crawford are like TNT in this no holds barred action packed film. In my mind I ask myself, how come I haven't seen this film before. My answer..... I don't know. Thanks PizzaFlix for this 5 star film.
Glad you found this outstanding film. 🍕🍕🍕
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thanks PizzaFlix great Movie
Richard Conte, Broderick Crawford, Mike Mazurki and the beautiful Anne Bancroft are fabulous but it was also great to see character actor J. Carrol Naish and the lovely Marilyn Maxwell. Underrated classic.
A great film.Powerful performances from Richard Conte and Broadrick Crawford.Anne Bancroft what a beauty.Thanks for posting.Cheers Jim
Perfect casting. Richard Conte and Broderick Crawford - excellent performances. Ann Baxter was wonderful, too! Thank you for posting this great movie!!
OOPs!! Ann Bancroft!!! Not Ann Baxter....
Daughter talking to Nick "Jump Fido, papa gives you liver" that's a great line. The food is another one "Salami on rye with a pickle" my mouth is watering.
sure was🤣
A kosher pickle
When I saw the #2 guy eating that sandwich and pickle I wanted one myself!
Really enjoyed this movie, pulled me right in.
ALWAYS grateful when you upload a film a dozen people haven't done so already.
Love these old movies! Remember going to the theater at age 4….the smell of popcorn! Watching Judy Garland on the big screen, and The Invisible Man was fun! I am 76 now, and am smiling at the memories! Walking the many blocks with my sisters seemed like miles to my four year old legs!
Your mama let you walk all that way all alone?
@@MrMenefrego1 Of course not…my older sisters had to take me with them! 😂
@@suzannerobbins6293 Oh, I'm sorry, I misunderstood. So, you were the youngest child too? I had 3 older siblings who didn't want me anywhere near them, but every now and then, my parents insisted that they take me along. On one such occasion, when I was 7, my sister was so angry that she had to take me with her that she shoved me out of the car, leaving me to fend for myself on a deserted country road in a snowstorm. It took me over 4 hours to walk home; I got frostbite which still affects my old body to this day. Ah, yes, such good times.😖 I hope your sisters were kinder than mine. ❤
@@MrMenefrego1 They had to take me, and I don’t remember any problems! I had a younger brother but he was too little to go with us! I was 4, my sister 7 1/2 and my oldest 11 years old. This was the early 50s….streets with sidewalks, and safe neighborhoods where my mom felt good about us walking a few blocks alone! Things were so different! Wow….four hours for you to walk home seems a bit mean! I never had that anyway! We played together! Thanks for writing! 😊
@@suzannerobbins6293 Yes, my sister wasn't the nicest person in the world. One thing I omitted from that story was that she actually tried to run me over. (yes, she is literally insane) Her hubby tried to have her institutionalized permanently, but they only kept her for six weeks. I just stay as far away from her as possible! I'm so glad you and your siblings had good and loving relationships! God Bless.
Excellent film, great cast. Richard Conte was always masterfully cool, and Ann Bancroft was second to none.
This stated true to the grit. Superb acting. First class real drama. Kept us on our toes in not being able to see around the corner.
Hadn’t seen this one before. Richard Conte could play any character, crook or cop. Thanks for the upload.
Considering the fact that there was very little known about the Mafia (La Cosa Nostra) at that time it’s a great movie!
That was one of the BEST!!!! Thanks for posting 🙂
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absolutely love these old movies
Broderick Crawford - a great actor.
What a Movie, I loved watching it 👍👍👍👍😃😃😃
Bancroft received the triple crown of acting by getting a Tony, an Emmy and an Oscar. She married Mel Brooks. A most talented actress and a real beauty.
Marrying Mel Brooks is proof that the way to a woman's heart is laughter. Provision, protection, loyalty, and communication all have there respective values to a woman, but you make her laugh and she'll stay with you forever...
As Stevie Wonder sang as a kid long ago from his hit, 'Uptight (Everything Is Alright)' "...Can't give her the things that money can buy, but I'll never, never, never make my baby cry..." Or as Bancroft said herself, "He makes me laugh a lot…. I get excited when I hear his key in the door. It's like, 'Ooh! The party's going to start!"
Anne was a tour de’ force in this picture. Her performance is riveting even to this day.
I had a crush on her. she was so beautiful in her older years to me.
She was beautiful, a great actress, can't keep eyes off her in this movie and many others - she had it all
Yes, Ms. Bancroft was a very elegant beauty with real talent. Bless her sharing her talent to us all.
Wow, that was just too good. Once in a while, a film comes along and I wonder, how did I miss this until now? It's an experience I enjoy a few times a year. There are some great movies out there still waiting for me to discover them. Thanks PizzaFlix.
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Pizzaflix rarely dissapoints; if you like gangster movies (I confess, I do), this one is an absolute gem.
Sadly, disturbingly, the sneaky underhanded backdooring is eerily similar to what we are currently observing in DC.
Outstanding ! Just perfect.
Thank you for posting! A Film Noire is always a great movie for a drizzling Friday night. Great cast! ♥️♥️♥️
YEAH!
Noir is a French word meaning "dark film". When you say "film noir", you're saying, "film dark film"... 😳just saying...
@@garylampkin4288 No. Noire is he French word for "black."
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I enjoyed that movie very much. Thank you for sharing.
Anne Bancroft was gorgeous, Marilyn Maxwell was stunning. Richard Conte one of my all time favorites, he played Barzini in the Godfather another great performance.
Great cast and the director Russell Rouse was very competent.
Brilliant - and extremely well-played! Thanks for posting!
I enjoyed this Old Hollywood classic movie 🎞️ 🎞️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎥🎬
“You know, Mr. Magellan, you have a penchant for other people’s affairs…” What an eloquent way to call someone, “nosy”. Excellent playwright. Thanks for this priceless gem. ❤❤❤
I thought about the writers when he turned around and used the same word while talking to Lupo. Well played.
Outstanding Film from Screenwriting to Acting! Conte & Crawford were exquisite! Also loved the moments of "NY-Italian-style" comedy relief.
A brilliant gripping Piece of Cinema that doesn't let go.
Thank you for this NYC🇮🇹🇺🇸🗽Gangster Gem!
Great actors, acting, I remember Broderick
Crawford, from the T.V. series highway
Patrol, and his 10 four over. Good movie.
I liked this film. Thanks.
Ooh! they don't come much finer than this. All the actors and actresses made it look so easy, and Broderick Crawford was a giant.
Thank you for posting.
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Great movie. Thanks.
Wow. Just what I needed for a rainy Friday night. Many thanks
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Love the spoken intro, sets the film as an event
Broderick Crawford is excellent in this, and Richard Conte plays the cold-hearted hitman, quite similar to his role in "The Big Combo" from the same year. Anne Bancroft does a good job of playing the daughter trying to break free from her mob boss father. I prefer these noirs from the 40s and 50s to much of what is produced by Hollywood today.
Hard to believe Richard Conte was a year older than Broderick Crawford.
IKR? Broderick Crawford looked about 20 years older than Conte.
Excellent movie, thank you!
I second every commenter on here. A terrific noir, pulls no punches, neat script, every second of film is used brilliantly. All of the actors are great. I love this film! Why doesn't "Noir Alley" show films like this?
Very well done. Good writing and good acting from an impressive cast. The film gets high marks in all departments.
Pizzafix delivers the best!
Anne Bancroft. The Graduate. ❤
one of the better crime films of the 50's.
Stunning level actors all at the top of there game. Beautifully directed.. Conte can always play your lover or killer? Take your choice girl's. Thanks 4 the showcase.
If its got "Mrs Robinson" in it, I'll watch it just for her.
The Graduate.
good movie. Strong characters and humor. Well done.
WOW! Great cast and script. Noir is the best and most entertaining.
Thanks
TY Pizza Flix this should spice up my dreary afternoon
1:16:46 Hey Mel! Ann over here kissing Richard!!, very good movie as expected considering Broderick Crawford and Richard Conti are in it, two very talented and seasoned actors who's performances are always top-notch, add to that combination a very young Ann Bancroft as I've never seen before especially this young, together they deliver exceptional performances that makes this film worth the watch, thank you PizzaFlix 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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The knife-murder carried out by Mike Mazursky's character is more bone-chilling for what the viewer DOESN'T see!
I didn't expect that ending 😮
Best line in the flick from Lupo's daughter....
"Jump Fido! Papa give ya' liver!"
@PizzaFlix, thank you for this excellent movie. I loved it. Powerful performances from all. I highly Roccomend it.
The return of Linda Rocco 🍕🍕🍕
Hey, Nice name. Your last name is my first name.😉
PizzaFlix May the Cheese be with you my saucy friend! I've watched a couple of movies on your channel recently. I LOVE your channel.
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@@lindarocco9974 Rock or Rocco, never Rocky. People I meet and don't like, or don't care to get to know. I tell them I'm Jimmy.
November ❤2022 🎉thank you for sharing I enjoy real shows
Seeing Mike Mazurski today and Vito Scotti yesterday in an episode of Twilight Zone, Mr. Bevis. I can never see one without thinking of the other. They played a mad scientist and his flunky in an episode of Gilligan's Island.
Excellent movie , cheers 👍
Great noir film! Thanks for showing this Pizza!
Broderick Crawford was brilliant in everything he did.
Agreed, i still watch the reruns of Highway Patrol... 😀
Remember Night People
When Conte had that quick scene in the wedding of The Godfather I thought he was a real Mafiosa. That shows how good he was.
Beiderick Crawford, Richard Conte, and J. Carroll Naish in the same scene together. It doesn't get any better than that!!
Broderick Crawford, classic talent.
Crawford and Conte excellent as always, but it was Anne Bancroft who really 'got me' in this one.
👏👏👏👏 I love love love this movie I saw it once before and couldn't remember the name of it now I will never forget it 👏👏👏👏☺️
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This is what happens at the end , all mafia gangs either betrayed or killed because of their own crimes and I have seen many movies like this but this is one of the most Best Story and no one today's Hollywood movies doesn't have the guts to make like this movie story, thanks to the script writer, producer, director and all Crews who were related to make this film, Brilliance in every sense.