War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C, to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and later turns up dead. Suspecting foul play, Rip begins digging into his pal's past. He encounters cover-ups, threats to his own life and deadly femme fatale Coral Chandler.
Editor's Verdict
"The movie 'Dead Reckoning' is a 1946 film noir/mystery. The only noted connection is the 'Holiday Release,' which refers to its release date, not its content. The plot, themes, and iconography are entirely centered on espionage, murder, and intrigue, with no meaningful elements relating to the Christmas season."
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