Mystery / Thriller
USA,
1956, 103 min
Directed by:
Henry HathawayScreenplay:
Nigel BalchinCinematography:
Milton R. KrasnerComposer:
Leigh HarlineCast:
Van Johnson, Vera Miles, Cecil Parker, Maurice Denham, Martin Benson, Estelle Winwood, Ben Wright, Queenie Leonrad, Isobel Elsom, Arthur Gomez, Fred Griffiths (more)Plots(1)
Philip Hannon, a blind playwright living in London, overhears part of a conversation , that leads him into a desperate race, to find a kidnapped child. When he gets no help from the police, he along with his butler, and his ex fiancée, attempt to track down the crooks. (Bounty Films)
Reviews (1)
I'm going to go pretty high here. For about 75% of its duration, this film has such a dense atmosphere that could almost be compared to Hitchcock's work, and I just enjoyed watching the character of the blind writer, wondering if he would uncover the truth. It also evoked Italian giallo a little bit, as if this film was an inspiration for Italians later on. A nice surprise.
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