It feels like Richard Conte delivers his strongest performance inhabiting the character of "Nick," returning home after the war with hopes of resuming his life alongside his father and girlfriend, “Polly” (Barbara Lawrence). The situation he finds is complicated; his dad has suffered an accident that left him unable to walk and without a way to support himself, since he used to be a truck driver. “Yanko” (Morris Carnovsky) reveals that he was swindled by the local villain "Figlia" (Lee J. Cobb), which naturally provokes Nick’s desire for retribution. He then enters into a partnership with another struggling driver, "Ed" (Millard Mitchell), transporting apples, but this venture only draws the attention of his enemy and his associates who attempt to undermine their efforts. “Figlia” isn't overtly aggressive; he prefers a more indirect tactic, employing local prostitute "Rica" (Valentina Cortese) in an attempt to tempt Nick, though things don’t unfold as intended, leading up to a predictable but acceptable resolution. The script quality is a significant asset. It handles his wartime experiences and family commitments with sensitivity, avoiding excessive displays of anger; both Conte and the younger Cortese offer restrained yet realistic portrayals, she also manages to give her character an appealing mix of internal struggle and toughness. Cobb’s performance remains consistent regardless of the part – he performs adequately here as well, and Lawrence is good too. As the narrative progresses, a recurring theme becomes apparent for many soldiers who returned from wartime only to face a far more complex set of challenges.

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