Foreign Intrigue
Foreign Intrigue

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Foreign Intrigue

1956
Movie
95 min
English

Millionaire Victor Danemore, living on the French Riviera, dies suddenly of a heart attack. His secretary, Dave Bishop, wants to know more about his employer's life. Surprisingly, not even his young wife knows anything about her husband's background or how he earned his fortune. Clues lead Bishop to Vienna and Stockholm, where he learns that Danemore was blackmailing people who cooperated with the Nazis during World War II.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Sheldon ReynoldsGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

An American soldier stationed in France during the post-WWII occupation becomes entangled in a dangerous web of espionage and murder. He finds himself framed for a crime he did not commit and must uncover the truth to clear his name. His investigation leads him through the shadowy underworld of Paris, where he encounters a cast of suspicious characters and a mysterious woman who may hold the key to his survival.

Critical Reception

Foreign Intrigue received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its atmospheric setting and suspenseful moments, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film has since gained a cult following for its noir elements and Cold War-era intrigue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric Parisian setting and noir sensibilities.

  • Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot that struggles with pacing.

  • Robert Mitchum's performance is noted as a highlight in a tense thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited available data, but general sentiment leans towards appreciation for its classic thriller elements and intriguing premise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Paris, utilizing the city's iconic landmarks and streets to enhance its atmosphere of international intrigue.

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A wealthy man is half way up his library ladder when he is taken ill and dies. Nobody quite knows where the now deceased "Danemore" made his fortune so his assistant "Bishop" (Robert Mitchum) decides to find out more about his enigmatic emp...