A down on his luck guy just out of prison can't hold down a job to support his wife (Ann-Margret, playing sort of a good girl this time, but overacting hysterically as usual) and kid. He isn't helped by the fact that a cop he shot years ago (Heflin) is out to get him and his brother's (Palance) cronies are trying to frame him for a murder. After he accepts a job with them out of desperation, his brother is killed and his daughter kidnapped by the 2 thugs, he turns to Van Heflin's character to help get her back.
Palance is quite good at adding some characterization to a standard role. Heflin also does well with a role the audience can identify with.
Palance is quite good at adding some characterization to a standard role. Heflin also does well with a role the audience can identify with.