@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Henry Courtney, a wealthy importer is found murdered and the famous DeNormand necklace has been stolen. The false testimony of two witnesses, Rand and Hobbs, puts Jim O'Brien in the shadow of the hangman's noose. Martha Courtney, widow of the murdered man and Jim's former sweetheart is convinced he isn't guilty, and promises crooked lawyer Roger Lanning the necklace - which Jim doesn't have - if he can arrange for Jim's escape. Rand and Lanning killed Courtney, but Lanning doesn't know that Rand has the necklace.
Quick Stats
5.7
TMDB Rating
3
Votes
1h 3m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorOliver Drake
WriterOliver Drake
Produced by
PRCM & A Alexander Productions Inc.
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Walter Woolf King
Jim O'Brien
Mona Barrie
Martha Courtney
William Farnum
Warden Burke
Harry Woods
Henry Courtney
James Craven
Joseph Rand
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Michael Raffetto
Roger Lanning
S
Sam Bernard
Slick Pheeney
Robert Fiske
Det. Johnson
Paul Scardon
Peter Hobbs
Donald Curtis
Ticket Agent (uncredited)
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Charles McMurphy
Policeman (uncredited)
Robert Walker
Prison Guard (uncredited)
