The Bribe (1949)Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect. Director:Robert Z. Leonard |
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The Bribe (1949)Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect. Director:Robert Z. Leonard |
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| Robert Taylor | ... |
Rigby
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| Ava Gardner | ... |
Elizabeth Hintten
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| Charles Laughton | ... |
J.J. Bealer
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Carwood
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John Hodiak | ... |
Tugwell 'Tug' Hintten
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Samuel S. Hinds | ... |
Dr. Warren
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| John Hoyt | ... |
Gibbs
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Tito Renaldo | ... |
Emilio Gomez
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Martin Garralaga | ... |
Pablo Gomez
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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>
If you like a full cast of great veteran actors, this B&W film is perfect to entertain you from beginning to the very end. Robert Taylor,(Rigby) is a Government Agent assigned to investigate the misuse of Government surplus from World War II and mostly airplane engines that were being smuggled out of Central America and sold to other countries. Rigby is given some information to lead him in the right direction to find out just who is involved in this operation. Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Hintten, is married to John Hodiak,(Tug Hintten) and Rigby gets very involved with this couple and especially Tug's wife. There is a creepy, dirty fat looking guy, played by Charles Laughton,(J.J. Bealer) who follows Rigby like his own shadow. Vincent Price,(Carwood) met Rigby on the airplane going to Central America and met him once again for a fishing trip to catch a swordfish and Carwood gets confused and throws the boat's engine into reverse and causes all kinds of problems. If you like veteran actors giving outstanding performances, this is the film for you.