Date with Disaster
Date with Disaster

Date with Disaster

1958Movie61 minEnglish

A car salesman and suspected safecracker Miles saves his fiancee Sue from those who would kidnap her.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Willis GoldbeckGenres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A returning Korean War veteran, troubled by his past experiences, finds himself entangled in a dangerous plot involving a beautiful singer and a ruthless gangster. As he tries to escape his past and build a new life, he is drawn into a web of crime and deceit. The veteran must confront his inner demons and the external threats to survive.

Critical Reception

Date with Disaster, a B-movie thriller, received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics noted its gritty atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Rosemary Clooney, who brought a compelling vulnerability to her role. However, the film was often criticized for its somewhat predictable plot and occasionally uneven pacing, typical of many low-budget productions of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its noir atmosphere and suspenseful elements.
  • Rosemary Clooney's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
  • The film's plot was deemed somewhat conventional by some reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reception for Date with Disaster is largely undocumented in public aggregators. However, based on its genre and era, it likely appealed to fans of crime dramas and film noir who appreciated its tense narrative and character-driven conflict, despite its modest production values.

Fun Fact

While Rosemary Clooney was a major singing star, her role in 'Date with Disaster' was a dramatic acting turn, showcasing her versatility beyond her musical career.

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CinemaSerf

This is an odd film - the cast don't gel at all. The story is the usual run-of-the-mill stuff as a gang carry out a robbery but soon discover, with the police on their tail, that one of their number isn't reliable so turn this case of robbe...