hwg1957-102-265704 Review of Mexican Manhunt

Mexican Manhunt (1953)

"When I stay he gives me the rush of the vagabond"

[6/10 · 26 October 2023]

The plot is quite good and the twist at the end works well. It was mostly filmed on location which added to the setting of what is basically a chase movie. Director Rex Bailey keeps the story moving along nicely. Top billed George Brent is George Brent. I liked better ubiquitous character actor Morris Ankrum as the exiled and weary Tip Morgan and Alberto Morin as the faithful Pablo whose demise is rather poignant. Also liked Marvin Press as the unfortunate Cookie, viciously bumped off by his fellow gangsters when he sustains a wound. Unfortunately Hillary Brooke is wasted in her role, only appearing after half the movie is over. The film could have done with more of her charming villainy.