There's Always a Price Tag
There's Always a Price Tag

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There's Always a Price Tag

1957
Movie
118 min
French

A wealthy businessman's wife tries to cover up his suicide to cash in his life insurance policy.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Joseph PevneyGenres: Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A struggling jazz musician gets entangled with a dangerous gangster after falling for the gangster's moll. He becomes involved in a smuggling operation, hoping to escape his dire financial situation. However, his choices lead him down a perilous path where loyalty and survival are constantly tested.

Critical Reception

This noir drama received mixed reviews upon its release. While praised for its gritty atmosphere and Gene Nelson's performance, some critics found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gene Nelson delivers a solid performance as the conflicted protagonist.

  • The film successfully captures a dark, atmospheric mood typical of film noir.

  • The narrative sometimes falters, relying on familiar crime tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews.

Fun Fact

Peggy Lee, primarily known as a singer, also makes a notable appearance in this film as the gangster's moll.

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John Chard

John Chard

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