Two hit men walk into a diner asking for a man called "the Swede". When the killers find the Swede, he's expecting them and doesn't put up a fight. Since the Swede had a life insurance policy, an investigator, on a hunch, decides to look into the murder. As the Swede's past is laid bare, it comes to light that he was in love with a beautiful woman who may have lured him into pulling off a bank robbery overseen by another man.
| Year | 1946 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Director | Robert Siodmak |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (430 votes) |
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A genre thriller made with intelligence. The director understands the difference between suspense and shock — and chooses the former.
Worth watching for the atmosphere and structure. The finale may not please everyone — but the road there is worth the time.
For those who like films that keep them in a state of uncertainty until the end.
Director: Robert Siodmak
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night when you can give yourself fully to the film. Not as background — fully present.
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