Drama / Film-Noir
USA,
1949, 82 min
Directed by:
Max OphülsCinematography:
Burnett GuffeyComposer:
Hans J. SalterCast:
James Mason, Joan Bennett, Geraldine Brooks, Henry O'Neill, Shepperd Strudwick, William Schallert, David Bair, Harry Harvey, Roy Roberts, Peter Brocco (more)Plots(1)
The legendary Max Ophuls directs this tense and stylish 1949 film noir melodrama. Joan Bennett stars as a suburban housewife who covers up a murder to protect her teenage daughter, only to find herself blackmailed by an immoral small-time crook, played by James Mason. (Powerhouse Films)
Reviews (1)
Considering that James Mason took the lead role, although the main character here is a woman, I expected a grand acting performance. James Mason is great once again, but story-wise, the film didn't really resonate with me. The beginning is good, but afterward, it rides on a rather weak wave and fails to captivate the viewer. The ending doesn't save it either.
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