Director: Byron Haskin•Genres: Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller
A newlywed couple, Jane and Jim Palmer, are driving home from their honeymoon when a dying man falls from a passing car, dropping a bag stuffed with money into their car. Jim, disgusted, wants to turn it in, but Jane, greedy, convinces him to keep it. Their decision triggers a chain of increasingly dangerous events as they become entangled with the dead man's associates and a psychotic killer.
Initially overlooked, "Too Late for Tears" has since gained a strong cult following among film noir aficionados. It is praised for its complex plot, dark atmosphere, and strong performances, particularly from Lizabeth Scott and Dan Duryea.
A gripping and suspenseful noir thriller with a twisty plot.
Features a standout performance from Lizabeth Scott as a femme fatale.
Praised for its dark, unsettling atmosphere and moral ambiguity.
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The film's original title was 'The Other Woman', but it was changed to 'Too Late for Tears' to avoid confusion with another film.
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