Alibi on the Lake
Alibi on the Lake

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Alibi on the Lake

1966
Movie
95 min
Czech

Miss Nováková reports to Major Tuma (Karel Höger) from the police about the disappearance of her roommate, the model Zuzana. Shortly afterwards, a film director named Konrád (Otomar Krejca) asks Tuma to cooperate on a new cinéma-vérité film describing the story of Zuzana's disappearance.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Charles CrichtonGenres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A financier discovers his wife is having an affair and plans revenge. He orchestrates a scheme that leads to a murder, but things quickly spiral out of control when the intended victim is found dead, and the financier finds himself implicated. He must then work to uncover the real killer and clear his name.

Critical Reception

This lesser-known British crime thriller from the mid-60s generally received modest reviews, appreciated for its suspenseful plot and competent direction, though some critics found it to be somewhat formulaic within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Noted for its solid performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • Some found the resolution predictable, but enjoyed the journey.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Charles Crichton, who would later gain significant international recognition for directing the Ealing comedy classic 'The Lavender Hill Mob' (1951) and the popular heist film 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988).

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