A man plans a robbery to pay off a gangster

Gene Nelson stars in "20,000 Eyes" from 1961, also featuring Merry Anders and James Brown.

Nelson plays Dan Warren, a man threatened by a gangster (John Banner) regarding a loan that he wants paid back within five days.

Warren convinces his girlfriend (Anders) and a friend (Brown) to help him in a jewelry heist/insurance scam in order to get the money in time.

This films runs about 60 minutes. Boomers will remember Brown as Lt. Rip Masters on Rin Tin Tin, and in a minor role, Robert Shayne, Inspector Henderson on Superman. And let's not forget John Banner from Hogan's Heroes as a meanie!

There are a few exciting moments. Nothing special.

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