Four veterans attending college on the G. I. bill grow bored and decide to pull off the heist of a Reno casino for fun, just because someone said it couldn't be done. But the plan evolves into something more sinister when one of the buddies has other ideas.
The four primary actors do a fine job with the film's mixture of comedy and drama, but the script is uneven. And it tries to marry a jazzy score with square, Midwestern values and serious psychological issues.
The best part of the film is Kim Novak, who plays the girlfriend of one student. She sings at a nightclub and generally slinks through the scenery.
Brian Keith plays the collegian with the neuroses. He is also supposed to be a ladies' man. He overplays both parts.
But the black-and-white cinematography is good. And Novak's singing voice is dubbed by Jo Ann Grier in a perfect match.
There are much better heist movies. This film shouldn't really be considered a heist film. And the gang isn't really a gang.
The four primary actors do a fine job with the film's mixture of comedy and drama, but the script is uneven. And it tries to marry a jazzy score with square, Midwestern values and serious psychological issues.
The best part of the film is Kim Novak, who plays the girlfriend of one student. She sings at a nightclub and generally slinks through the scenery.
Brian Keith plays the collegian with the neuroses. He is also supposed to be a ladies' man. He overplays both parts.
But the black-and-white cinematography is good. And Novak's singing voice is dubbed by Jo Ann Grier in a perfect match.
There are much better heist movies. This film shouldn't really be considered a heist film. And the gang isn't really a gang.