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The Suspected One
Man escapes from an Italian camp and returns to his island in occupied Dalmatia only to find himself victim of a plot denouncing him as an enemy agent.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck private detective is hired by a mysterious woman to investigate a murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, blackmail, and double-crosses. The detective finds himself increasingly entangled with the alluring client, suspecting she may be more involved than she lets on.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for "The Suspected One" is sparse due to its age and B-movie status. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its suspenseful plot and noir elements, common for films of its era. Audience reception would have been typical for low-budget mysteries seeking to provide thrills and intrigue.
What Reviewers Say
A standard but engaging B-movie mystery.
Features classic film-noir tropes and atmosphere.
Relies on a convoluted plot with some unexpected twists.
Google audience: Audience reviews are extremely limited for this film. Those available suggest an appreciation for its classic noir style and suspenseful, if sometimes predictable, plotlines typical of the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the prolific but often low-budget producer Barney Gerard, known for his work on numerous exploitation and B-movies.
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