pretty decent example film noir setting early s communists trying steal weapon secrets us governmentbr br richard widmark suave pickpocket without scruples gives pretty decent performance nothing alist him interesting thing antihero film unlikeable antihero normal jean peters gave soso performance hooker heart gold great character actress thelma ritter shines stoolpigeonbr br the plot fair share twists turns wisecracks tough talk fight scene near end movie in subway station pretty gritty excitingbr br i think noir fans like myself enjoy film nonnoir viewers may seem little dated whole commie thing tad overdone