The Big Combo (1955)

<p><em>The Big Combo</em> is a 1955 film noir by director Joseph H. Lewis starring Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy, and Jean Wallace. And boy, is it a mixed bag! <br/><br/>The film follows a dull detective seeking to bust Mr. Brown, the leader of an insidious crime syndicate, or &quot;combo.&quot; Along the way, our hero obsesses over Brown&apos;s piano-loving moll, undergoes torture-by-jazz, and infringes upon the civil rights of countless besuited crooks. <br/><br/>Listen to Áine and Kevin talk about the film&apos;s unique blend of tedious storytelling and gorgeous filmmaking choices.<br/><br/>Beware! This review contains spoilers!<br/><br/>Follow us on the usual social media suspects:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/Mystery-to-Me-Podcast-105987494771196'>Facebook</a></li><li><a href='https://twitter.com/mystery_to_me_'>Twitter</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/mysterytomepodcast/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>And send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com.<br/><br/><em>Mystery to Me is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.</em></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>