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Tick Tack
Conceived, drawn and animated live by a team of patients from a psychiatric clinic, this achievement presents, in the eyes of its author, less interest on a purely cinematographic level than on that of human experience. It is the disturbing wordless story of a woman and a man living in a strange setting where objects are endowed with life that they have chosen to tell us through this theater of shadow puppets in cut out figurines. Their characters will know a tragic fate since carried in the air by balloons, they will finally be devoured by a horrible dragon.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced former boxer, trying to go straight, gets entangled in a murder plot involving a beautiful woman and a corrupt politician. As the clock ticks down, he must clear his name and expose the real killer before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and noir elements but finding the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences at the time were generally receptive to the crime thriller aspects.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric and gritty noir style.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic and predictable storyline.
Richard Conte's performance was noted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
This film was one of several B-movies released in the 1950s that explored themes of post-war disillusionment and the pervasive influence of crime and corruption.
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