Dirty Hands
A young intellectual, Hugo, joins the Communist Party out of a sense of idealism, only to see his principles manipulated by party leaders. He is given the assignment of killing Professor Hoederer, a party deviationist. However, he grows to admire the man and begins to have doubts about morals and revolutionary politics. But jealousy - Hugo thinks Hoederer has made love to his wife, Jessica - takes matters out of the political realm.
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| Original Title | Les Mains sales |
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Fernand Rivers |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (8 votes) |
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Dirty Hands is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1951. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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