The Right and the Wrong
The Right and the Wrong

Movie spotlight

The Right and the Wrong

1970
Movie
100 min
English

An "anti-colonial" movie about how people of color revolt against a cruel, white owner of a Caribbean island plantation.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a German woman living in Switzerland becomes entangled in a dangerous espionage plot. She is forced to make difficult choices as she navigates her loyalties between her German past and her growing apprehension about the war's atrocities. The story explores themes of moral ambiguity and the personal cost of conflict.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Ingrid Bergman's performance. Some critics found the plot somewhat convoluted, but appreciated its exploration of complex moral dilemmas during wartime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ingrid Bergman delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.

  • The film offers a thoughtful, albeit sometimes slow, examination of wartime morality.

  • Some viewers found the narrative slightly predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available. However, comments from viewers often highlight the strong acting, particularly Ingrid Bergman's, and the film's serious tone.

Fun Fact

This film marked Ingrid Bergman's return to feature films after a period away from Hollywood, though it was primarily a European production.

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