A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.
Phil Rosen | Director |
Yakima Canutt | Stunts |
Nathanael West | Screenplay |
Samuel Ornitz | Screenplay |
Nathanael West | Story |