Intrigue
Dishonorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Brad Dunham (George Raft) disconsolately decides to try his luck with Shanghai's postwar black market. Teaming with the treacherous Tamara Baranoff (June Havoc), Dunham prospers in his newly-found illicit profession, much to the dismay of his best friend, reporter Mark Andrews (Tom Tully). When Tamara has the troublesome Andrews murdered, Dunham realizes the folly of his behavior and works overtime to squash the black market for good and all.
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Plot Summary
A naive young woman finds herself entangled in a complex web of espionage and murder when she falls for a charismatic but dangerous man. As she gets deeper into his world, she uncovers a plot involving stolen war plans and a desperate race against time. Her love for him puts her in direct peril from both the authorities and the shadowy figures he's involved with.
Critical Reception
Intrigue received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics acknowledged its suspenseful noir atmosphere and decent performances, particularly from Paul Henreid, but often found the plot convoluted and somewhat predictable. Audiences at the time were generally entertained by its thriller elements, though it was not a major box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and Henreid's performance.
- Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes implausible plot.
- Offers standard film noir thrills but lacks originality.
Google audience: Audience reception for Intrigue is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews. However, its genre and era suggest it appealed to fans of wartime spy thrillers and classic noir.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Paul Henreid's own independent production company, Henreid Enterprises, allowing him more creative control over his roles.
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