Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles

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Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: Orson Welles

Release Date: January 1, 1946

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DVD Release Date: February 8, 2000

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  • October 24, 2007
    The camera and technique are really the stars in the early film by Welles.
  • November 10, 2006
    Really great post war thriller/film noir.
  • August 10, 2009
    Orson Welles was possibly the greatest entertainer in the history of humanity. I mean, is it asinine to put him up there with Shakespeare?

    This movie belongs in the perfection category. I am just in utter awe of Welles. It's hard not to pay him so much tribute. I mean, the man ...( read more)was equally proficient in almost all aspects of film, from writing/directing/producing.... and his acting: legendary. I wonder if Welles knew he was a living legend. The camera work, and photography was incredibly skilled. Definitely something that should be admired along with Welles contributions.

    The obvious is now out in the open about this film. Edward G. Robinson was great as usual, as the pipe-smoking inquisitive detective. The role he was born to play.

    A very provocative view is brought into light as the plot unfolds, and we learn of a post war effect that hit home particularly hard in a small Connecticut town. Perfect irony is drawn up for you to take a bite out of. Orson Welles style.

    Strongly recommended for all my flixter friends. A perfect overall film, but also a nice addition to your noir reprortoie. Let the essence of Orson Welles consume your mind.
  • February 5, 2008
    It's one of Welles' films that i like the least. But still worth seeing for the cinematography, which the filmmaker is known for.
  • October 27, 2009
    Not on par with Welles' best, but still features some stunning technical choices.
  • October 26, 2009
    Orson is superb once more as a villian, a shrewdly demented Nazi trying to escape into post WWII America posing as a teacher in a small town. Edward G Robinson is the determine but percetive agent on his tail, who runs into him on accident but is not easily conned by his act like...( read more) the others around the town. There is now shortage of despicable acts that this man would not commit to save his skin from the a faith lot less worse than he had ever handed our and witnessed during his time under the Hitler regime. It will take much wit, wisdom and surreptitiousness to get him to surrender. Great performances from all three leads. Thick with tenaciousness and rift with fury and heady tribulations. Directing is intensive, flawless and keeps you involved and drawn in.
  • October 26, 2009
    Interesting movie, with nice plot and cinematography, characteristic of Welles. The true stars of the movie, though, are the technique and use of the camera, as well as being one of the few movies that directly condemn Nazism right after the War ended.

    No, Karl Marx wasn't G...( read more)erman, he was a Jew...
  • October 7, 2009
    É um bom filme, mas também não achei nada demais.
  • August 4, 2009
    I can't think of a single thing that I didnt like about this movie in addition to it being something to watch again. Orson Welles is a master of film noir and he proves that with this gem of Edward G. Robinsons.
  • July 5, 2009
    Welles détestait ce film, qui fut pourtant le seul de sa carrière maudite à avoir rapporté un profit. On croit plus ou moins à Welles avec un accent américain prononcé dans le rôle d'un fugitif allemand, mais ce n'est pas suffisant pour que le spectateur décroche.

    Et pour une f...( read more)ois, la réalisation est intéressante sur le plan technique tout en restant sobre et subtile. On ne retire pas la désagréable impression que Welles essaye de nous impressionner avec ses plans séquences et ses travelings audacieux.

    Il ne s'agit sans doute pas du film le plus représentatif de son style, mais on y trouve quand même une qualité de réalisation indéniable et un flair pour les éléments de suspense qui font du visionnement une expérience plutôt divertissante.

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