Movie spotlight
Number 17
The sailor Calle Svensson gets a tip on a cheap hotel from a stranger. But Calle walks to the wrong house. And finds a dead man in the bed, stolen passports and signs of trafficking in a cupboard.
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Plot Summary
A car crashes on a foggy night, and the driver dies. The car, registered to a missing jewel thief, contains stolen diamonds. Detective Mike Duffy suspects the local motel owner and his staff, believing they are involved in the theft and the driver's demise. As Duffy investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit and a desperate race to recover the stolen gems.
Critical Reception
While not widely discussed today, 'Number 17' was a serviceable B-movie thriller of its era, often noted for its atmospheric direction and suspenseful plot, typical of film noir.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and noir elements.
Considered a competent, albeit lesser-known, thriller.
Effective in creating tension despite its B-movie status.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this older film.
Fun Fact
The film was an early example of director Max Ophüls working within the American studio system before his more celebrated works in the 1950s.
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