Guerrilla Girl
Guerrilla Girl

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Guerrilla Girl

1953
Movie
82 min
English

During World War II, Helmut Dantine specialized in playing villainous Nazis in Hollywood melodramas. He offers a compelling performance in a variation of these earlier roles in this suspense filled and politically loaded tale of intrigue. The story opens in German-occupied Athens during the darkest hours of the war. Civilians are not allowed on the streets after dark.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: John EnglishGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a young woman becomes entangled in the French Resistance after her father is killed by the Nazis. She must navigate dangerous espionage missions and betrayals while trying to survive and aid the Allied effort. Her courage and resourcefulness are tested as she faces constant peril and the harsh realities of war.

Critical Reception

Guerrilla Girl was a moderately received B-movie during its release, often overlooked in favor of larger studio productions. Critics noted its earnest attempt at portraying wartime heroism but found the plot somewhat predictable and the execution lacking the polish of more prominent films. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the wartime theme and others finding it uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its depiction of female courage in wartime.

  • Criticized for a familiar storyline and less-than-stellar production values.

  • Seen as a standard, albeit slightly less distinguished, wartime drama.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film from 1953 is not readily available. Based on general audience reception of similar B-movies from the era, it likely received a mixed to average rating, with appreciation for the subject matter but reservations about the film's overall quality.

Fun Fact

The film was made by a smaller studio, Lippert Pictures, which often produced lower-budget films aimed at a drive-in theater audience.

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