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Condemned
In the fields of La Mancha a woman works the land with the help of a young stranger. Her husband is in prison for a crime he committed in a jealous rage. All goes well until the man regained freedom and the ghosts of the past come back to him.
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Plot Summary
A former boxer, disgraced and struggling to make ends meet, gets entangled in a dangerous scheme involving stolen jewels. He finds himself caught between a femme fatale and a shady businessman, all while trying to clear his name and escape his past.
Critical Reception
Condemned received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its predictable plot and uninspired direction. However, some appreciated its attempt at a noir atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors within the B-movie context.
What Reviewers Say
A standard B-movie thriller that treads familiar noir territory.
The plot offers few surprises, relying on genre conventions.
Performances are adequate, but the film lacks memorable moments.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Condemned (1953) is largely unavailable, making it difficult to ascertain specific user sentiment. However, its status as a lesser-known film suggests limited widespread engagement.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for another actor before Louis Hayward was cast in the lead role.
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