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Shockproof
He thought he was shockproof!
He thought he was shockproof!
Crime, Drama - 1949
Shockproof
6.5
80%
N/A
Jenny Marsh is a hard-luck dame who's just finished five years in the slammer for killing a man. Jenny's not exactly the murdering type -- she did the deed while defending her jailbird lover, Harry, which is probably one reason she's attracted the attention of her parole officer, Griff Marat. In fact, Griff is so taken with Jenny that he gets her a job caring for his ailing mother, but although Jenny tries to fly right, she's not yet over Harry.
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Details

Rated:
Approved
Runtime:
79 min
Release date:
25 Jan 1949
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
N/A

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
While Shockproof will inspire more groans than gasps, it's essential viewing for fans of Mr. Fuller and Mr. Sirk.
– Matt Zoller Seitz,
New York Times,
25 Jan 2007
rotten:
A cheap 79-minute time-waster that's all business ...
– J. Hoberman,
Village Voice,
25 Jan 2007
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