A sharp, cynical pre-Code drama that feels bold and amoral, with a surprisingly tender finish.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 2 | |
| Horror | 1 | |
| Humour | 3 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 5 | |
| Tension | 5 | |
| Darkness | 7 | |
| Complexity | 5 | |
| Emotional weight | 7 |
A brooding pre-Code melodrama where romance and moral compromise collide, watching a man's ideals erode under the weight of ambition and desire.
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