Passport to Darkness
Passport to Darkness

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Passport to Darkness

1959
Movie
89 min
Japanese

A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives into Tokyo's sin-city in search of the real killer.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert DayGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A British businessman is framed for murder during a trip to Tangier. He must race against time to clear his name while evading both the police and the real killers. The plot thickens with international intrigue and a dangerous chase through exotic locales.

Critical Reception

Passport to Darkness was a modest thriller that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. It was appreciated for its suspenseful plot and exotic setting, though some critics found its pacing and character development to be somewhat formulaic for the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut suspense and atmospheric depiction of Tangier.

  • Found to be an effective B-movie thriller with a few surprising twists.

  • Some reviewers noted that the plot relied on familiar tropes of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this older film, but general sentiment from its era suggests it was viewed as a competent, if not groundbreaking, thriller that provided entertainment value.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Tangier, Morocco, which was a relatively uncommon practice for British thrillers of this period and contributed significantly to its exotic atmosphere.

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