One of those instances where I couldn't locate the version I was looking for. A year after Lumet's adaption, Don Siegel did his own take with a young Sal Mineo and John Cassavettes in a very of its time and very melodramatic plot that at points appears to tumble into the waters of a PSA or something, where everyone seems to overact. At the same time, the premise is sweet enough, and the performances, particularly those of John and Sal, enhance the material in many ways, revealing their great potential as performers right away. The cinematography is quite good, with clever use of lighting to underline the psychology of our characters.All in all, not much to say. If you're a fan of these 50s social melodramas, you might like this.TODAY SCHEDULECrime In The StreetsEraser: RebornWayne's World 2Passenger 57
