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Andrus' Happiness
Andrus Laane comes from a fisherman's village. He dreams of becoming a captain to sail the seas but fails the entrance exams to the marine academy. By accident he starts working at a big gas plant. Sharp-witted young man with innovative ideas will be recognized. He will also find his first true love. It seems that Andrus has found his happiness, even if not at sea.
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Plot Summary
A struggling pulp writer, deeply in debt and desperate for inspiration, accepts a lucrative but shady offer to ghostwrite a confession for a dying mobster. As he delves into the criminal's sordid past, the writer finds his own life unraveling, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
Critical Reception
A minor but atmospheric noir from Edgar G. Ulmer, 'Andrus' Happiness' is appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its gritty mood and typical Ulmerian fatalism, though it was largely overlooked upon its release. The film effectively captures the desperation and moral decay often found in noir.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark, brooding atmosphere and classic film noir sensibilities.
John Ireland delivers a compelling performance as a man caught in a downward spiral.
Edgar G. Ulmer's distinctive visual style enhances the film's moody and claustrophobic feel.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure title, but those available often highlight its effective noir atmosphere and solid, if familiar, crime story.
Fun Fact
Edgar G. Ulmer, known for his low-budget but stylish films like 'Detour,' directed 'Andrus' Happiness' in a prolific period, often working with tight schedules and limited resources.
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