When Love Was a Crime
When Love Was a Crime

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When Love Was a Crime

1968
Movie
92 min
Polish

A war drama showing the functioning of Hitler’s “racial purity” law, forbidding foreign workers from any contact with Germany. Foreigners on forced labor in Nazi Germany.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: J. Lee ThompsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A beautiful woman is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and espionage when she becomes entangled with a charismatic but ruthless criminal. She finds herself caught between her feelings for him and her growing suspicion of his true intentions. As the stakes rise, she must decide where her loyalties lie before she becomes a victim of the very world she has entered.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its stylish direction and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ursula Andress. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a somewhat disappointing overall experience for audiences expecting a more straightforward thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual flair and Andress's captivating performance.

  • Criticized for a sometimes muddled narrative and inconsistent pacing.

  • Offers moments of suspense but ultimately falls short of its potential.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for the film's aesthetic and star power, though some found the story less engaging than expected.

Fun Fact

Ursula Andress, who plays the central female role, also served as a costume designer for some of her character's outfits in the film.

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