A Prize of Gold
A Prize of Gold

A Prize of Gold

1955Movie98 minEnglish

A U.S. sergeant, a British sergeant and a British pilot hijack gold for a German refugee's war orphans.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Ken AnnakinGenres: Crime, Film Noir, Thriller

Plot Summary

A U.S. Army sergeant stationed in Berlin during the post-war occupation hatches a plan to steal a fortune in Nazi gold from a sunken barge. He enlists the help of two British soldiers and a German woman, but their greed and mistrust threaten to derail the heist at every turn. The operation becomes increasingly dangerous as they face opposition from former Nazi sympathizers and the authorities.

Critical Reception

A Prize of Gold was a moderately successful crime thriller that capitalized on the post-war setting and the intrigue surrounding hidden Nazi treasure. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an exciting and well-paced noir film, praised for its suspenseful plot and solid performances, particularly from Richard Widmark.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut suspense and effective noir atmosphere.
  • Richard Widmark's performance as a morally ambiguous sergeant was a highlight.
  • The Berlin setting adds a unique and gritty dimension to the crime thriller.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Berlin, providing an authentic backdrop to the post-war atmosphere.

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Richard Widmark was sometimes quite good in his more edgy, grittier parts - but shove him in an uniform and he is really just a pretty boy - like he is here. When a cache of gold is discovered by some remarkably honest folks dredging a rive...