Crisis

Eugene J. Baxter, a successful American architect, travels to the small, war-torn European nation of Ruritania with his wife, Louise, and their young daughter, Maggie. They are seeking to finalize the adoption of a child. However, they soon discover that the country's dictator, Colonel Vadim, is using them as pawns in a political game. Baxter is blackmailed into agreeing to perform architectual services for the dictator, threatening his family if he refuses.

Crisis was met with a mixed to positive reception. While some critics praised its dramatic tension and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot to be somewhat contrived and melodramatic. The film's exploration of moral dilemmas in a political context was noted, though its execution was debated.

• Praised for its tense narrative and strong performances, particularly from Cary Grant.
• Some critics found the film's dramatic situations to be overly theatrical or predictable.
• The ethical quandaries presented were seen as compelling by many reviewers.

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Although directed by the acclaimed playwright Thornton Wilder, 'Crisis' was written for the screen by himself and his brother, Lawrence Wilder. It is one of the few films Thornton Wilder directed that was not based on one of his own plays.