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The Bribe (1949)

98 min  -  Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller  -   25 August 1949 (Australia)
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Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect.

Director:

Robert Z. Leonard

Writers:

Marguerite Roberts (screenplay), Frederick Nebel (short story)

Stars:

Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner and Charles Laughton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Taylor ...
Rigby
Ava Gardner ...
Elizabeth Hintten
Charles Laughton ...
J.J. Bealer
Vincent Price ...
Carwood
John Hodiak John Hodiak ...
Tugwell 'Tug' Hintten
Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds ...
Dr. Warren
John Hoyt John Hoyt ...
Gibbs
Tito Renaldo Tito Renaldo ...
Emilio Gomez
Martin Garralaga Martin Garralaga ...
Pablo Gomez
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Storyline

In pursuit of stolen aircraft engines on a Central American island, federal agent Rigby meets chief suspect Hintten and his wife Elizabeth, a sultry cafe singer; and is watched by Bealer, a "pie-shaped man" with sore feet. Rigby knows he's on the right track when Bealer offers him money to leave Carlota. When Rigby and Elizabeth are drawn to each other, the gang realizes there's more than one kind of bribe. Everybody sweats. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Federal Agent | Beautiful Woman | Latin America

Taglines:

5 Great Stars in a Daring Drama of Love and Adventure !

Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Geheimaktion Carlotta See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 10, 1949 with Ava Gardner reprising her film role. See more »

Quotes

Rigby: When I'm kissing someone goodbye, I like to know in advance. I do better.
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Connections

Edited into Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) See more »

Soundtracks

"LA PERICA"
Music by Miklós Rózsa
Lyrics by William Katz
Sung by extras in fiesta scenes See more »