Marriage Angle
Marriage Angle

Movie spotlight

Marriage Angle

1954
Movie
0
Mandarin

Marriage Angle is a Hong Kong Mandarin-language feature film of the drama genre, written and directed by Wang Yin, produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, Liu Chi and Chow Sze-Ching were the cinematographers.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: John KrishGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A woman believes her husband is having an affair and sets out to prove it, leading her into a dangerous investigation. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The situation escalates, putting her own life at risk and forcing her to confront the truth about her marriage and the people around her.

Critical Reception

Marriage Angle received mixed reviews upon its release, with praise for its suspenseful plot and performances, particularly from Jean Kent. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the narrative predictable. It is considered a solid, albeit lesser-known, example of British crime drama from the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and Jean Kent's compelling performance.

  • Criticized by some for a sometimes slow pace and a conventional storyline.

  • A decent entry into the British crime thriller genre of the 1950s.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for Marriage Angle is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot at Shepperton Studios, a historic British film studio that has been in operation since the early 20th century.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review