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Arson for Hire

1959·Movie
1h 7min·NR
61
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

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THE FLAMING SHOCKER ABOUT CRIME'S DEADLIEST RACKET!

Johnny Broderick, arson squad investigator, and his assistant, Ben Howard,, investigate a warehouse fire and find evidence of arson. Lawyer William Yarbo is behind the series of incendiary fires that have been plaguing the city. Keely Hariss, an actress, inherited the warehouse from her father. Yabro calls on her and says that he and her father had heavily insured the building and planned to burn it and collect, and also tells her she must accept half of the insurance money or he will see that she is blamed for the arson. "Pop" Bergen, the father of Marily Bergen, is the torch man hired by Yarbo, and he perishes in one of the conflagrations. Yarbo learns that Keely is cooperating with Broderick and he enters the movie studio where she is working, determined to kill her. Written By Les Adams
Arson Investigation1950s Crime DramaInsurance FraudMoral CorruptionLegal ConspiracyFast-PacedGritty RealismTense Atmosphere

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Is Arson for Hire worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arson for Hire rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Arson for Hire?

1 h 7 min

Arson for Hire runs 1 h 7 min.

What language is Arson for Hire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.