USA,
1946, 103 min
Directed by:
Robert SiodmakCinematography:
Elwood BredellComposer:
Miklós RózsaCast:
Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Albert Dekker, Sam Levene, Vince Barnett, Virginia Christine, Jack Lambert, Charles D. Brown, Donald MacBride (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Two killers role into a small town and kill a local gas-station attendant known as "The Swede" (Burt Lancaster), who seems to have been expecting their visit. An insurance investigator (Edmond O'Brien) on the case digs up the crime, betrayal, and involvement of a glamorous femme fatale (Ava Gardner) behind the ex-fighter's death. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1947 - Robert Siodmak (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1947 - Anthony Veiller (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1947 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1947 - Miklós Rózsa (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))