It's been over 65 years since this social drama of political intrigue cane out. Here we are, in a very different era, and while communism may not be the issue, one of the major countries from where it came is. The world is fighting different battles, but the goal is the same: to save democracy, and keep free countries free and out of the hands of tyranny and evil, self-serving issues.
This semi documentary is tons better than other anti-communist, propaganda films of the same time (the worst, "Big Jim McClain" starring John Wayne), and quite shocking, even today. If you compare the situations of the early 1950's with situations today, it's ironic how they compare, even if methods today seem more sinister and obvious thanks to excessive media and social networking.
This story focuses on FBI agent Frank Lovejoy and his family, impacted by his newest assignment, exposing the methods of the communist party to destroy democracy. The methods are brutal and horrifying, yet true to live, even today. Race wars, riots, class division, strikes, sudden and unexpected violence: all ways of stirring up the masses. Sound familiar from your favorite news channel or website? They're all here.
The infiltration of these spies are everywhere: in the unions, the offices, even the schools. Hey, what's better than influencing the minds of the young in a period of time long before safe spaces? Lovejoy has his hands full, even aiding a communist party member (Dorothy Hart) who realizes the truth and risks her life to stop them. With sensational photography, truly sinister villains and a message for even our age, this is a reminder that our freedoms cannot be taken for granted, and must always be continually fought for. Differing opinions are one thing, but taking away free thinking must never be allowed to infiltrate a free world.
This semi documentary is tons better than other anti-communist, propaganda films of the same time (the worst, "Big Jim McClain" starring John Wayne), and quite shocking, even today. If you compare the situations of the early 1950's with situations today, it's ironic how they compare, even if methods today seem more sinister and obvious thanks to excessive media and social networking.
This story focuses on FBI agent Frank Lovejoy and his family, impacted by his newest assignment, exposing the methods of the communist party to destroy democracy. The methods are brutal and horrifying, yet true to live, even today. Race wars, riots, class division, strikes, sudden and unexpected violence: all ways of stirring up the masses. Sound familiar from your favorite news channel or website? They're all here.
The infiltration of these spies are everywhere: in the unions, the offices, even the schools. Hey, what's better than influencing the minds of the young in a period of time long before safe spaces? Lovejoy has his hands full, even aiding a communist party member (Dorothy Hart) who realizes the truth and risks her life to stop them. With sensational photography, truly sinister villains and a message for even our age, this is a reminder that our freedoms cannot be taken for granted, and must always be continually fought for. Differing opinions are one thing, but taking away free thinking must never be allowed to infiltrate a free world.