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A innocent dentist is murdered and the only apparent motive seems to be to steal a set of dental x-rays. To the police it looks like an accident, but private eye Brad Runyan thinks there's more to it.
In this noir thriller, a crippled accountant embezzles $1 million from his insurance company and fakes his own death. He then assumes a new identity and begins to live a life of luxury, but his scheme begins to unravel when the insurance investigator gets too close.
The Fat Man is a lesser-known film noir that has garnered a cult following over the years for its tight plotting and suspenseful atmosphere. While not a critical darling upon its release, it is now appreciated for its contributions to the genre.
Praiseworthy for its suspenseful and intricate plot.
Appreciated by film noir enthusiasts for its atmospheric tension.
Considered an enjoyable, if somewhat formulaic, entry in the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available often highlight the film's effectiveness as a suspenseful crime drama.
This film was one of director William Castle's early directorial efforts before he became famous for his B-horror movies in the late 1950s and 1960s.
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A dentist preparing to give a big speech at a conference makes the mistake of opening his door late one evening. Next thing he has been coshed and papped out of a fifteenth story window. Why? Well the rather easily pleased police conclude h...
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