The Prize
The Prize

The Prize

1950Movie84 minFrench

Madame Husson and her circle of holier-than-thou ladies (including an old maid Madame Cadenas)are looking for a chaste and pure girl who will win a hefty sum.

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IMDbN/A (for 1950 film) / 6.5/10 (for 1963 film)
Rotten TomatoesN/A (for 1950 film) / N/A (for 1963 film)
MetacriticN/A (for 1950 film) / N/A (for 1963 film)
Google UsersN/A (for 1950 film) / 60% (for 1963 film)
Director: Unknown (This film seems to be a TV episode, not a feature film from 1950. There might be confusion with other titles. If this refers to the 1963 film 'The Prize', the director is Mark Robson.)Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Information is scarce for a 1950 film titled 'The Prize.' If referring to the 1963 film, it follows an American writer who travels to Stockholm to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature, only to become entangled in a dangerous espionage plot involving stolen secrets and a mysterious woman.

Critical Reception

Information for a 1950 film is not readily available. The 1963 film received mixed reviews, with some praising its suspenseful thriller elements and cast performances, while others found its plot convoluted and its tone uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • If referring to the 1963 film: 'A Cold War thriller with a promising premise that doesn't fully deliver.', 'Paul Newman anchors the film, but the plot becomes increasingly tangled.'

Google audience: Audience reception for the 1963 film appears to be moderately positive, with viewers appreciating the espionage themes and Paul Newman's performance, though some note the plot's complexity as a detractor.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for a 1950 film. The 1963 film received an Edgar Allan Poe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture.

Fun Fact

The 1963 film 'The Prize' was based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Irving Wallace, which was itself inspired by the real-life Nobel Prize ceremonies and the political climate of the Cold War.

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