John Garfield does just about everything wrong as he tries to get out of debt. He is a family man who is trying to support his wife and family but has a "dangerous" edge in his character that affects all that he does and the decisions he makes. He is afraid to ask for his fees for his charter boat and instead of demanding payment, he just hangs his head and walks away. If he had just stood up for himself, he would not be in the financial jamb he finds himself in. He is easily talked into crooked deals, even though he knows there is a huge risk involved. He just never seems to learn from his previous mistakes. He does get a lucky break here and there or the movie would have been over in an hour. Watchable entertainment which will have you crying out "stand up for yourself". Patricia Neal as the good-hearted party-girl, doesn't add much to the story.
Review of The Breaking Point
