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Hollow Triumph

  • 19481948
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3K
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Joan Bennett, Paul Henreid, and Leslie Brooks in Hollow Triumph (1948)
CrimeDramaFilm-Noir
Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Steve Sekely
    • Paul Henreid(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Daniel Fuchs(screenplay)
    • Murray Forbes(based upon a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Paul Henreid
    • Joan Bennett
    • Eduard Franz
  • Directors
    • Steve Sekely
    • Paul Henreid(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Daniel Fuchs(screenplay)
    • Murray Forbes(based upon a novel by)
  • Stars
    • Paul Henreid
    • Joan Bennett
    • Eduard Franz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Joan Bennett and Paul Henreid in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Paul Henreid and Leslie Brooks in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Paul Henreid, Leslie Brooks, and John Qualen in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Joan Bennett and Paul Henreid in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Joan Bennett in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Joan Bennett and Paul Henreid in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Joan Bennett and Paul Henreid in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Joan Bennett and Paul Henreid in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Paul Henreid and Leslie Brooks in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Leslie Brooks in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Paul Henreid and Leslie Brooks in Hollow Triumph (1948)
    Leslie Brooks in Hollow Triumph (1948)

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    Paul Henreid
    Paul Henreid
    • John Muller…
    Joan Bennett
    Joan Bennett
    • Evelyn Hahn
    Eduard Franz
    Eduard Franz
    • Frederick Muller
    Leslie Brooks
    Leslie Brooks
    • Virginia Taylor
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Swangron
    Mabel Paige
    Mabel Paige
    • Charwoman
    Herbert Rudley
    Herbert Rudley
    • Marcy
    Charles Arnt
    Charles Arnt
    • Coblenz
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Aubrey - Assistant
    Sid Tomack
    Sid Tomack
    • Artell - Manager
    Alvin Hammer
    Alvin Hammer
    • Jerry
    Ann Staunton
    Ann Staunton
    • Blonde
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Clerk
    • (as Paul Burns)
    Charles Trowbridge
    Charles Trowbridge
    • Deputy
    Morgan Farley
    Morgan Farley
    • Howard Anderson
    Robert Ben Ali
    • Rosie
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Bennett
    Ray Bennett
    • Man at Dock
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Bice
    Robert Bice
    • Maxwell's Thug
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Steve Sekely
      • Paul Henreid(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Daniel Fuchs(screenplay)
      • Murray Forbes(based upon a novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to contemporary newspaper articles, Paul Henreid decided to produce this film himself, so that he could play a bad guy for once.
    • Goofs
      When John is pumping gas, the pump shows $1.00's worth - but at 25 1/2 cents per gallon as indicated, the pump should read 3.9 gallons delivered, but it reads 4.9 gallons.
    • Quotes

      John Muller: What happened? Did he hurt you?

      Evelyn Hahn: Do I look hurt?

      John Muller: I should say you do.

      Evelyn Hahn: Well, don't fool yourself. You don't get hurt these days.

      John Muller: No?

      Evelyn Hahn: No. It's very simple. You never expect anything, so you're never disappointed.

      John Muller: You're a bitter little lady.

      Evelyn Hahn: It's a bitter little world full of sad surprises, and you don't go around letting people hurt you.

    • Soundtracks
      Blue Danube Waltz
      (uncredited)
      Written by Johann Strauss
      Whistled by Muller's workmate at the garage

    User reviews78

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    8/10
    Powerful Ending
    An escaped robber named Johnny Muller (Paul Henreid) in a desperate attempt to hide from the hired killers chasing after him decides to take the place of a look-a-like psychoanalyst named Dr. Bartok. The only difference is a scar Bartok has on his face...Johnny carries out his plan with surprisingly success except for one small detail. Along the way to becoming Dr. Bartok, Johnny meets and unexpectedly falls in love with Bartok's secretary Evelyn, who has lost faith in mankind, in one of the greatest film noir romances ever put to film.

    The best thing about this unlikely Film Noir film is its superb ending...with the close-up on Evelyn's face at the end and an ending we are aware of but she is not.
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    • Feb 6, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 1949 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Man Who Murdered Himself
    • Filming locations
      • Angels Flight Railway - 351 S Hill St, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Bryan Foy Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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