Directed by:
Joseph H. LewisCinematography:
Paul VogelComposer:
David RaksinCast:
Hedy Lamarr, John Hodiak, James Craig, George Macready, Steven Hill, Nina Bara, David Bond, Paul Picerni, Renzo Cesana, Trevor Bardette, Dan White (more)Plots(1)
When a Cuban man is killed on a New York street, the investigation leads to Havana and the man running an alien smuggling ring known as Palinov (George Macready). Pete Karczag (John Hodiak) is the immigration detective assigned to the case in Havana. To infiltrate the ring, he poses as a Hungarian refugee desperate to gain passage to America. While negotiating his trip he meets and falls for beautiful Marianne Lorress (Hedy Lamarr), who is also hoping to make the illegal journey. It's a Latin dance with frequent lead changes as Palinov and Pete struggle for the upper hand and the attentions of Marianne. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Hedy Lamarr
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
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John Hodiak
USA
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James Craig
USA
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George Macready
USA
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Steven Hill
USA
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Nina Bara
Argentina
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David Bond
USA
Best movies:
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Paul Picerni
USA
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Renzo Cesana
Italy
Best movies:
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Trevor Bardette
USA
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Dan White
USA
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Charles Wagenheim
USA
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Steven Geray
Austria-Hungary
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Gilda (1946)
Rico Alaniz
Mexico
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David Clarke
USA
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Tom Greenway
USA
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Robert Foulk
USA
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Robert Osterloh
USA
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Steve Pendleton
USA
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Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Mexico
Best movies:
Gilda (1946)
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