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Plot
In the bustling heart of New York City, an unsuspecting dentist falls victim to a sinister crime, his life snuffed out in pursuit of something as seemingly trivial as a set of dental x-rays. No corner of his clinic is left unturned, painting a picture of a robbery gone awry to the untrained eye. However, the dentist's fiercely loyal assistant, Jane Adams, can't shake off the feeling that there's more to the story than meets the eye.
With the police dismissing the incident as a fatal accident, Jane seeks the assistance of Brad Runyan, a hulking private eye popular on the city's radio waves. Initially dubious, Brad's curiosity is piqued when he discovers Jane is being shadowed by an unknown presence. Something is amiss, and it's up to them to unearth the truth.
Brad's relentless pursuit of truth leads him on a cross-country chase from the urban jungle of New York City to the sun-kissed streets of Los Angeles. As he unravels the mystery behind the missing dental patient, Roy Clark, a maze of clues, suspects, and intrigue unfolds. A motley crew of characters emerges from the shadows, ranging from a whimsical circus clown to elusive criminals with a hefty $500,000 robbery under their belt.
In this web of mystery, every lead seems to birth more questions, every clue a new conundrum. But in the grand tradition of classic detective tales, Brad, armed with his gourmet palate and razor-sharp mind, slowly but surely unravels the layered plot. The truth, when revealed, is as sharp as a dental drill and as shocking as a clown's surprise, unmasking a killer hiding in plain sight. The Fat Man (1951) takes its audience on a thrilling rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue, where nothing is as simple as it seems.
Where to watch The Fat Man?
The Fat Man is a crime movie featuring Jerome Cowan and directed by William Castle.
The Fat Man is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Public Domain Movies.