Intent to Kill
While resisting pressure from his upper-class wife to take a higher-paying job in London, a Montreal physician prepares to carry out brain surgery on a Latin American president. They don't suspect that a trio of assassins is also waiting, for their chance to carry out a political assassination on the operating table.
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Plot Summary
A struggling private detective takes on a dangerous case involving a beautiful woman, a missing jewel, and a murderous gangster. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and violence, risking his life for a substantial reward. The investigation leads him through the shadowy underbelly of the city, where trust is scarce and betrayal is common.
Critical Reception
Intent to Kill was a modest crime thriller of its era, generally receiving a lukewarm reception from critics who noted its standard noir tropes but appreciated its tension. Audiences of the time likely found it a serviceable B-movie entry in the crime genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Features a gritty, atmospheric noir setting.
- Richard Conte delivers a solid performance as the hard-boiled detective.
- The plot follows familiar crime thriller conventions without significant innovation.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in black and white, typical for many crime dramas and film noir of the late 1950s.
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