His Kind of Woman (1951)

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His Kind of Woman directed by veteran John Farrow, is a convoluted mystery thriller which tries unsuccessfully to combine slapstick comedy with excessive violence, resulting in a film that depends more on stereotypes than on plot development. Nick (Raymond Burr), is a deported gang boss who needs to… More His Kind of Woman directed by veteran John Farrow, is a convoluted mystery thriller which tries unsuccessfully to combine slapstick comedy with excessive violence, resulting in a film that depends more on stereotypes than on plot development. Nick (Raymond Burr), is a deported gang boss who needs to get back to the United States to run his operation. Dan Miller (Robert Mitchum) is a hard-up guy, who is persuaded, both by a series of beatings and a substantial sum of money, to sell his identity to Nick. Lenore (Jane Russell) a singer, poses as a heiress, trying to marry a millionaire. They all meet up in a resort in Mexico where Nick intends to have plastic surgery to alter his looks. There, a number of double-crosses, shootings, and chases all culminate in an exciting confrontation aboard ship. His Kind of Woman, a Howard Hughes production designed to be a showcase for Jane Russell, is entertaining when viewed as a comedy. As a serious film-noir thriller, it lacks suspense and depth. However, the film has its moments, and Robert Mitchum is in his element as the loner anti-hero. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 2 hr.
Directed By: John Farrow
Written By: Frank Fenton, Jack Leonard
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

In Theaters: Aug 29, 1951 Wide
On DVD: Jul 18, 2006
Studio: Odeon Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Price's role was priceless as the conceited thespian quoting Shakespeare during perilous moments.

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jay n

Must enjoyable drama with thanks to Vincent Price a lot of comedy overtones. He is so wonderfully ripe as a ham actor who gets a chance to perform acts of derring do for real. Mitchum and Jane Russell make a great team as usual.
AJ V

I really liked this movie, it has both Robert Mitchum and Vincent Price. Price gives a hilarious performance, which I just love, and Mitchum plays the main character who is involved in a web of suspense. It's a really cool movie, but there are some slow scenes in the beginning.… More
I really liked this movie, it has both Robert Mitchum and Vincent Price. Price gives a hilarious performance, which I just love, and Mitchum plays the main character who is involved in a web of suspense. It's a really cool movie, but there are some slow scenes in the beginning. Overall a really good movie, though, I like it.
Michael G

Some fun 3rd-string film noir with Robert Mitchum playing... well, Robert Mitchum with a really good cast. Most of the action takes place at an upscale Mexican resort and as a result, His Kind of Woman feels a bit claustrophobic before it moves the too-long climax to a boat.… More
Some fun 3rd-string film noir with Robert Mitchum playing... well, Robert Mitchum with a really good cast. Most of the action takes place at an upscale Mexican resort and as a result, His Kind of Woman feels a bit claustrophobic before it moves the too-long climax to a boat. Admittedly flawed, this movie's about 20-30 minutes too long, but Jane Russell's reasonably foxy and Vincent Price is great, even if he gets a tad overbearing (think Bill Murray not shutting the hell up for the last half hour of Ghostbusters) towards the end.

Cast

            Robert Mitchum as Dan Milner

            Jane Russell as Lenore Brent

            Vincent Price as Mark Cardigan

            Tim Holt as Bill Lusk

            Charles McGraw as Thompson

            Marjorie Reynolds as Helen Cardigan

            Raymond Burr as Nick Ferraro

            Leslye Banning as Jennie Stone

            Jim Backus as Myron Winton

            Philip Van Zandt as Jose Morro

            John Mylong as Martin Kraft

            Carleton Young as Hobson

            Ernö Verebes as Estaban

            Dan White as Tex Kearns

            Stacy Harris as Harry

            Robert Cornthwaite as Hernandez

            Dorothy Abbott as Card Player

            Tol Avery as The Fat One

            Richard Bergren as Milton Stone

            Danny Borzage as Bartender

            Mary Brewer as Guest

            Peter Brocco as Short and Thin

            Barry Brooks as Card Player

            Jim Burk
            
            James Burke as Barkeep

            Anthony Caruso as Tony

            Paul Fierro as Hoodlum

            Joel Fluellen as Sam

            Sol (Saul) Gorss as Viscount

            Joseph Granby as Arnold

            Henry Guttman as Man

            Len Hendry as Customer

            Stuart Holmes as Guest

            William Justine as Gyppo

            Alberto Morin as Rodriguez

            Joey Ray
            
            John Sheehan as Husband

            Mickey Simpson as Hoodlum

            Mamie Van Doren as Guest

            Bud Wolfe as Seaman

            Paul H. Frees as Corle

            Gerry Ganzer as Countess

            Oliver Cross as Guest

            Jerry James as Policeman

            Michael Lally as Henchman

            Edwin Rand
            
            Sally Yarnell as Wife

            Marietta Elliott as Redhead

            Barbara Freking as Guest

            Ralph Gomez as Mexican Foreman

            Don House as Guest

            Jeri Jordan
            
            Joy Windsor
            
            Bill Nelson as Capt. Salazar

            Brian Robert Rose as Corle's Servant

            Carleton G. Young
            
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