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Forbidden
Yukiko Shiba, a doctor, and Akira Sakai, a composer and musician, are lovers. Their love is a forbidden one. He is married, with children. She is a doctor with a bright career ahead of her.
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Plot Summary
In this British thriller, a British agent is sent to France to investigate the mysterious death of a scientist. He uncovers a conspiracy involving a dangerous new weapon and a beautiful woman who may be more than she seems. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself in a race against time to prevent the weapon from falling into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
Forbidden was a moderately received B-movie thriller in its time, often praised for its suspenseful plot and atmospheric direction despite its lower budget. While not a major critical success, it found an audience among fans of espionage and suspense films of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and engaging plot.
Appreciated for its surprising twists and turns.
Seen as a solid example of 1960s British thriller filmmaking.
Google audience: Audience reception information for "Forbidden" (1962) is not widely available through typical Google user review aggregators.
Fun Fact
The film was shot at Shepperton Studios in England, a well-known studio that has housed the production of numerous British films.
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