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The Clay Pigeon (1949)

"A man awakens from a coma to discover he's accused of treason."

5.519491h 3mEN
ThrillerCrime

Directed by Richard Fleischer

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 3m

Language

EN

Release

March 3, 1949

Director

Richard Fleischer

Overview

Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospital he tries to clear himself by enlisting the aid of Martha Gregory, widow of a service buddy he was ac...

Cast

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Jim Fletcher

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Martha Gregory

Richard Quine

Richard Quine

Ted Niles

Richard Loo

Richard Loo

Ken Tokoyama

Frank Fenton

Frank Fenton

Prentice

Frank Wilcox

Frank Wilcox

Navy Hospital Doctor

Marya Marco

Marya Marco

Helen Minoto

Robert Bray

Robert Bray

Gunsel Blake

Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer

Miss Harwick

Harold Landon

Harold Landon

Blind Veteran

James Craven

James Craven

John Wheeler

Grandon Rhodes

Grandon Rhodes

Naval Intelligence Agent Clark

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Clay Pigeon (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jim Fletcher, waking up from a coma, finds he is to be given a court martial for treason and charged with informing on fellow inmates in a Japanese prison camp during WWII. Escaping from the hospital he tries to clear himself by enlisting the aid of Martha Gregory, widow of a service buddy he was accused of informing on. Helped also by Ted Niles, a surviving fellow prisoner, he gets closer to finding the answers he needs, and becomes ensnared in a grandiose scheme involving his Japanese ex-prison guard, $10,000,000 of US currency forged by the Japanese and a burgeoning crime network poised to wreak havoc throughout southern California.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Clay Pigeon. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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