John Harkins, an actor known for his contributions to cult cinema, appears in Acapulco Gold (1976) and One Shoe Makes it Murder (1982). His performances capture the essence of the gritty and unconventional narratives that define the genre. In Slaves of New York (1989), he further explores the complexities of character in a vibrant, chaotic setting. Harkins' work across these films highlights the unique storytelling that thrives within the realms of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
One Shoe Makes it Murder
Robert Mitchum stars as a down-and-out ex-cop whose entanglement with a shady casino owner leaves him one step behind a killer in the mystery One Shoe Makes It Murder. Soon after the Nevada Gaming Commission suspends his casino license, gambling czar Carl Charnock (Mel Ferrer) hires private investigator Harold Schillman (Mitchum) to find his missing wife. With the help of Fay Reid (Angie Dickinson), Schillman locates the unfaithful spouse--right before she falls from a balcony! Now Schillman must determine whether she jumped or ... whether One Shoe Makes It Murder.
