Under My Skin
After defying a gangster in Italy, American jockey Danny Arnold flees race-fixing accusations and escapes to Paris with his son. There, he learns that his old friend has been murdered and finds work through British jockey George Gardner. Despite his son’s hopes, Danny compromises his integrity by winning money on a fixed race.
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Plot Summary
A former boxer, struggling with debt and a gambling addiction, takes on a series of dangerous and morally ambiguous jobs. He becomes entangled with a mysterious woman and gets drawn into a world of crime and betrayal. His choices lead him down a path of increasing peril, where the stakes are his life and his soul.
Critical Reception
Under My Skin received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with many critics finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While John Garfield's performance was noted, the film noir elements were not as sharply executed as in other contemporary films of the genre. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the gritty atmosphere and others finding it too bleak and predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak and confusing plot.
- John Garfield delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to save the movie.
- Lacks the typical suspense and style expected from a film noir.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel 'The Trouble with Women' by Lawrence Wilder, which was adapted into the screenplay by Philip Yordan.
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