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 ass... more »igned 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. As tautly directed by noir specialist Joseph H. Lewis (My Name Is Julia Ross, Gun Crazy), the winner of this high-stakes game is unknown until the climactic finale on a fog-shrouded dock.« less
Actors:Hedy Lamarr, John Hodiak, James Craig, George Macready Director:Joseph H. Lewis Genres:Mystery & Suspense Sub-Genres:Mystery & Suspense Studio:MGM Format:DVD - Full Screen DVD Release Date: 09/06/2006 Original Release Date: 01/01/1950 Theatrical Release Date: 00/00/1950 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 1hr 12min Screens: Full Screen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 7 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English