Machine Gun Kelly (1958)
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The real-life "Machine Gun" Kelly was a clumsy, two-bit petty thief, goaded into bigger and badder things by a publicity-hungry wife; legend has it that when Kelly was finally captured by the FBI, he had a smile on his face, as if relieved to get away from the gorgonlike Mrs. Kelly. This film version of Kelly's life alters the facts considerably: as played by Charles Bronson, "Machine Gun" is a cold-blooded sadist who kills because he's sensitive about his height. Together with his ever-lovin' moll Flo (Susan Cabot), Kelly decides to top off his criminal achievements with a high-profile kindapping, a decision that leads to his bloody downfall. Comedian Morey Amsterdam delivers a surprisingly effective performance as a stool pigeon who "gets his" from the business end of Kelly's eponymous weapon. Directed with sweaty intensity by Roger Corman, Machine Gun Kelly was originally released on a double bill with The Bonnie Parker Story. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Charles Bronson - Machine Gun Kelly
- Morey Amsterdam - Fandango
- Wally Campo - Maize
- Bob Griffin - Vito
- Richard Devon - Apple
- Mitzi McCall - Harriet
- Shirley Falls - Martha
- George Archambeault - Frank
- Jon-Mikl Thor - Drummond
- Susan Cabot - Flo
- Jack Lambert - Howard
- Connie Gilchrist - Ma
- Barboura Morris - Lynn
- Ted Thorpe - Teddy
- Frank de Kova - Harry
- Larry Thor - Drummond
- Jay Sayer - Philip Ashton
- Michael Fox - Clinton
- Director(s):
- Roger Corman
- Writer(s):
- R. Wright Campbell, Robert Wright Campbell
- Producer(s):
- Roger Corman
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