This remake is no match for the 46 version. It's embarrassing. Kagel was a gangster be it muni or strauss. Richard kiley however was great. He always was a great actor. I mostly dispise this film because the acting is so overblown. Kagel is so absolutely ignorant besides evil. This time he was innocent of a crime he received capital punishment for. His ignorance and uncooperative attitude one would think and be of utmost concern and do something about it. Start wondering if an imposter is in the midst (mission impossible)and get a doctor. To see such a difference. Paul muni and claude rains now there were two actors. Peter strauss has played many roles with distinction. I can't stand him in this. Barbara Hershey, men as many films. I rememberher as the hippie princess she's had good roles. Hoosiers was my favorite.