A not-very-original crime drama noir, with Bogie as a detective trying to bring down a ring of hit men. Besides the flashbacks-within-flashbacks, the most interesting thing about it that it was apparently made at a time before "contract" and "hit" became part of the common lexicon. Either that or the writer just underestimated his audience. They treat the very idea of a hit man as a shocking new concept. Overall, the film is entertaining with a few excellent shots, if not terribly fresh.

Based on the notorious Murder, Inc., 'The Enforcer' is one of Bogie's underrated classics, which surely hasn't gotten the attention it deserves. Great performances from everyone, especially Ted de Corsia.

Diverting but weightless, The Enforcer testifies to the redemptive power of a star's acting and a directorial duo's sense of scene.

A few too many flash backs within flash backs, but gritty film with Bogart in good form.

Apparently the concept of contract killing was a newfangled thing at the time, because everyone seems shocked and bewildered at the very idea of killing someone for money. The films spends too much time harping on it, but otherwise it's a fun ride, if not particularly special