Roadblock (1951)

In the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles, seasoned insurance investigator Joe Peters (Charles McGraw) finds himself ensnared by the allure of Diane Morley (Joan Dixon), a femme fatale with a penchant for the finer things in life. Despite recognizing her as a crafty manipulator, Joe's attraction to Diane spirals into an obsession that blurs the lines between right and wrong. Diane's champagne wishes and caviar dreams seem beyond Joe's modest means, stoking a burning desperation within him. To win her affections, he concocts a daring plan to steal a million-dollar mail heist, stepping onto a treacherous path where legality is compromised for love. Just as Joe is in too deep to withdraw, a twist of fate sees Diane reciprocating his feelings, and they hastily tie the knot. However, their wedded bliss is fleeting as the law quickly closes in, forcing the newlyweds into a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. Their romantic escapade spirals into a relentless pursuit through the concrete arteries of Los Angeles, where their quest for love could cost them everything. Roadblock (1951) is a gripping tale of love, desperation, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a city that sleeps with one eye open. A captivating journey that explores the depths one man is willing to go for love, and the price he might have to pay.

Roadblock is a crime movie featuring Joseph Crehan and directed by Harold Daniels.

Roadblock is currently streaming on Criterion Channel and TCM.