No Trace of Sin
No Trace of Sin

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No Trace of Sin

1983
Movie
104 min
Portuguese

A young man from a high-bourgeois family, Henrique receives mysterious phone calls from a woman at the barracks where he is serving in the military, which attracts him to meetings without consequences.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Gary John BurnsGenres: Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A private investigator is hired by a desperate woman to find her missing sister, who he discovers may have been involved in a dangerous smuggling ring. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal, putting his own life on the line.

Critical Reception

No Trace of Sin received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, contributing to its limited commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and poor pacing.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The mystery element is predictable and unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reviews for No Trace of Sin are scarce, but those available indicate a general dissatisfaction with its confusing plot and lack of engaging elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, which reportedly impacted its production values and overall polish.

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