The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
On the Italian coast, writer Paul Decker has grown unhappy in his marriage and executes what appears to be a perfect murder of his wife. While Paul is believed to be writing a book in France, his stepdaughter, Candy, suspects him of murdering her mother, as well as her father years before. With the police unwilling to investigate any further, Candy sets out to confirm her suspicions and take Paul down herself.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
38 audience votes
Key crew
- Jimmy SangsterScreenplay
- Guy GreenDirector
- Francis ChagrinOriginal Music Composer
- Peter MyersScreenplay
Cast
- Peter van EyckPaul Decker
- Betta St. JohnJean Edwards
- Mandy MillerCandy Brown
- William FranklynWilson
- Marie BurkeDaily Woman
- Irene PradorFrench Woman
- Henri VidonItalian Gardener
- Grégoire AslanInspector
Stills
Themes
gasvillapoisonservanttrapdoorborder crossingmurderblack and whitesnorkelscubasuicide note