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Ragab, a poor sailor, returns home to Alexandria after three years of absence, during which he tried to save money to marry his one true love, Hamedah. But there's trouble on the harbor, and with an old friend.
A Polish immigrant woman in New York City's dockyards becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle and a smuggling ring. She tries to escape her past and build a new life, but her circumstances pull her into a web of deceit and violence. Her choices have dire consequences for herself and those around her.
Struggle in the Harbor was not a major critical success upon its release, often overshadowed by larger studio productions. However, it has gained some appreciation over time for its noir elements and depiction of post-war immigrant struggles. It is generally considered a B-movie with moments of compelling drama.
Praised for its atmospheric noir elements and portrayal of immigrant hardship.
Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and uneven pacing.
Viveca Lindfors' performance is often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Struggle in the Harbor are scarce due to its age and limited release. Those available often mention its gritty atmosphere and the lead actress's compelling portrayal, though some find the story to be a bit dated.
The film was shot on location in and around the San Francisco docks, lending it an authentic, grimy atmosphere that enhanced its noir feel.
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There is something about watching Omar Sharif in this - a bit like Sophia Loren and Ingrid Bergman he seems to actually radiate; and the camera loves it... That is just as well, really, because this is not particularly great piece of cinema...