Smokescreen
Smokescreen

Smokescreen

1964Movie70 minEnglish

A fastidious insurance assessor investigates a potential case of insurance fraud.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Robert ButlerGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered insurance investigator is framed for a murder he didn't commit. He must go on the run to clear his name and uncover the real killer. Along the way, he finds himself entangled with a mysterious woman and a dangerous conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Smokescreen was a modest B-movie release that received limited critical attention upon its debut. It is generally regarded as a competent, albeit unremarkable, crime thriller typical of its era, offering a serviceable plot and adequate performances for its genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard 'wrong man' thriller plot.
  • Features a competent but uninspired direction.
  • Performances are adequate for the genre's demands.

Google audience: Audience reception for Smokescreen is largely un documented. Based on its B-movie status, it likely appealed to fans of straightforward crime dramas seeking inexpensive entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in black and white, a common practice for many B-movies of the early to mid-1960s, contributing to its noir-ish atmosphere.

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CinemaSerf

This is quite an interesting yarn about an insurance assessor "Roper" (Peter Vaughan) sent to look into a large claim after a businessman goes missing. Fairly swiftly, he discovers it's really a case of potential murder and his naturally in...