KEY WITNESS (1960)

Key Witness (1960) 82 minutes.

Fred Morrow (Jeffrey Hunter) stops to make a phone call, observes a fatal East L.A. gang stabbing and becomes the sole witness against gang leader Dennis Hopper. Hopper unleashes a frightening jihad of urban terrorism on Morrow, his wife (Patricia Crowley) and children to make him renege as the L.A.P.D. flounders to protect them. A gritty transition from noir to modern crime drama by director Phil Karlson featuring a contemporary interpretation of hipster dialogue and juvenile delinquency. Filmed on location in a changing Los Angeles with a jazzy musical score. Also starring Susan Harrison, Corey Allen and Frank Silvera. NOT ON DVD.

Following the screening, an on-stage discussion is scheduled with actress Patricia Crowley