Game for Three Losers
Game for Three Losers

Movie spotlight

Game for Three Losers

1965
Movie
55 min
English

A politician is set up by his secretary and blackmailed by her brother.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Robert B. WhiteGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman suspects his wife of infidelity and hires a private investigator to confirm his suspicions. The investigation takes a dangerous turn when the private eye discovers a much larger conspiracy involving blackmail and murder, forcing him to navigate a treacherous web of deceit where no one can be trusted. The businessman's suspicions are confirmed, but the reality is far more complex and deadly than he imagined.

Critical Reception

Game for Three Losers is a lesser-known thriller from the mid-1960s. While it features capable performances from its leads and a convoluted plot that aims for suspense, it often struggles with pacing and a predictable storyline. It's generally considered a B-movie that offers some entertainment for fans of the genre but lacks the impact of more prominent thrillers of its era. Audience reception was mild, with most finding it a passable, if unremarkable, crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • A convoluted plot that attempts suspense but often falters.

  • Adequate performances, but the film ultimately feels formulaic.

  • A forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest it is a standard, somewhat dated thriller with a plot that is sometimes hard to follow. It is seen as a typical B-movie offering from its time.

Fun Fact

The film was released by Regal Films, a company known for producing low-budget genre films, often for the exploitation market.

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