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