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The False Passport
Simon is a young man who has decided to make quick money by smuggling narcotics. At a meeting with his contact they are ambushed by the police. Simon runs away but loses his wallet and so supposes that his identity must now be known to the police. Kalpak, the unscrupulous man who organizes this group of smugglers insists that he and Simon to leave at once. Simon agrees to cross the border illegally. Simon's girl-friend Lena and his brother Cvetko are involved in this operation by chance. They all leave together. Lena tries to persuade Simon to give himself up to the authorities, but the arguments of Kalpak, who uses the lost wallet as a threat, are stronger. In the attempt to cross the lake in a stolen boat they are chased by the police. Kalpak gets killed, Simon is wounded and the girl Lena drops the narcotics into the lake.
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Plot Summary
A British ex-POW, trying to start a new life in Australia, becomes embroiled in a dangerous smuggling operation after his passport is stolen. He must race against time to recover his identity and expose the criminals before they frame him for their illicit activities.
Critical Reception
The False Passport is a lesser-known British crime thriller that offers a standard B-movie experience. While it may not be a landmark film, it delivers a moderately engaging plot with some suspense, making it a watchable entry in the genre for fans of 1950s British cinema.
What Reviewers Say
The film presents a serviceable crime narrative with a decent pace.
Features a few moments of tension characteristic of the era's thrillers.
While not groundbreaking, it provides adequate entertainment for B-movie enthusiasts.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The False Passport' is not widely documented on Google platforms, but historical reviews suggest it was considered a typical, albeit somewhat forgettable, crime thriller of its time.
Fun Fact
The film was shot at various locations in and around London, adding a touch of authentic British atmosphere to its crime narrative.
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