George Raft and Nina Foch in Johnny Allegro (1949)

The pickup scene from Johnny Allegro starring George Raft and Nina Foch is an unusual beginning to a dangerous relationship. Released on May 23, 1949, this film noir thriller featured George as a hero with a shady past and Nina as a smart woman who doesn’t always make smart choices. A commercial success for Columbia, it is a well-written mystery with good pacing and intrigue.
Johnny Allegro is available at the movies section of GeorgeRaft.com.

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