Gang War (1958)
Cult Classics
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Classics, History
Gang War (1958), directed by Gene Fowler Jr., is a taut crime drama that captures the paranoia and danger of ordinary life intersecting with organized crime. The story centers on Alan Avery, a mild-mannered schoolteacher who becomes the sole witness to a brutal mob murder. When he reports the crime, Avery’s world spirals into chaos as he becomes a target of ruthless gangsters desperate to silence him. With escalating tension, personal loss, and moral dilemmas, the film explores themes of civic duty, fear, and the high cost of standing up to violence. Produced by Regal Films Inc. and distributed by 20th Century Fox, Gang War remains a cult favorite for fans of mid-century noir and gritty urban thrillers.
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