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Murhapoltto?

Original title: Fortune Is a Woman
  • 19571957
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
713
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Murhapoltto? (1957)
CrimeDramaMystery
An insurance investigator runs into an ex-girlfriend, who is still as beautiful as he remembered her, but is now married. He soon finds himself involved in arson, blackmail, and murder.An insurance investigator runs into an ex-girlfriend, who is still as beautiful as he remembered her, but is now married. He soon finds himself involved in arson, blackmail, and murder.An insurance investigator runs into an ex-girlfriend, who is still as beautiful as he remembered her, but is now married. He soon finds himself involved in arson, blackmail, and murder.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
713
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sidney Gilliat
  • Writers
    • Sidney Gilliat(screenplay)
    • Frank Launder(screenplay)
    • Val Valentine(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Jack Hawkins
    • Arlene Dahl
    • Dennis Price
  • Director
    • Sidney Gilliat
  • Writers
    • Sidney Gilliat(screenplay)
    • Frank Launder(screenplay)
    • Val Valentine(adapted by)
  • Stars
    • Jack Hawkins
    • Arlene Dahl
    • Dennis Price
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Arlene Dahl and Jack Hawkins in Murhapoltto? (1957)
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    Top cast

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    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Oliver Branwell
    Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl
    • Sarah Moreton
    Dennis Price
    Dennis Price
    • Tracey Moreton
    Violet Farebrother
    Violet Farebrother
    • Mrs. Moreton
    Ian Hunter
    Ian Hunter
    • Clive Fisher
    Malcolm Keen
    Malcolm Keen
    • Old Abercrombie
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Michael Abercrombie
    Patrick Holt
    Patrick Holt
    • Fred Connor
    John Robinson
    • Berkeley Reckitt
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Sgt. Barnes
    Martin Lane
    • Det. Con. Watson
    Bernard Miles
    Bernard Miles
    • Mr. Jerome
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Charles Highbury
    Greta Gynt
    Greta Gynt
    • Vere Litchen
    John Phillips
    John Phillips
    • Willis Croft
    Patricia Marmont
    • Ambrosine
    John Adams
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Chris Adcock
    • Greengrocer in Market
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sidney Gilliat
    • Writers
      • Sidney Gilliat(screenplay)
      • Frank Launder(screenplay)
      • Val Valentine(adapted by)
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    • Trivia
      Screenwriters Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat had optioned the original novel several years before this movie was made, but dropped the idea because of problems with the story. They were persuaded to resume work on the project when they made an arrangement with Columbia Pictures, but were never very satisfied with the result. Gilliat disliked the original title, Fortune Is a Woman, but thought the American title, She Played with Fire, was worse. After the movie was completed, Writer Val Valentine came up with a title they all liked - Red Sky at Night - but by then it was too late to change things.
    • Goofs
      After the second fire, the viewer is told that only one side wing of the house remains. But when it is shown again, most of it - including the main wing - is still there.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Jerome: One must live, you know.

      Sarah Moreton: Why?

    User reviews18

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    7/10
    good British noir
    Jack Hawkins is Oliver, an insurance adjuster who runs into a past love (Arlene Dahl) while on a case in "She Played with Fire."

    While checking on a claim of fire in a mansion owned by Tracey Moredon (Dennis Price), he learns that Moredon has married his girlfriend, Sarah, from five years ago.

    Later he discovers that a valuable painting ruined in the fire was actually sold to someone else. He later finds Moredon dead and suspects Sarah.

    Decent noir with some gothic horror touches, with a nice performance from flirtatious Greta Gynt.

    A neat twist at the end. A final note: my friend, Jack Larson, who knew everyone, said that of s the gorgeous women in Hollywood, Dahl was the most stunning.

    3 likesJack Hawkins is Oliver, an insurance adjuster who runs into a past love (Arlene Dahl) while on a case in "She Played with Fire."

    While checking on a claim of fire in a mansion owned by Tracey Moredon (Dennis Price), he learns that Moredon has married his girlfriend, Sarah, from five years ago.

    Later he discovers that a valuable painting ruined in the fire was actually sold to someone else. He later finds Moredon dead and suspects Sarah.

    Decent noir with some gothic horror touches, with a nice performance from flirtatious Greta Gynt.

    A neat twist at the end. A final note: my friend, Jack Larson, who knew everyone, said that of s the gorgeous women in Hollywood, Dahl was the most stunning.

    3 likesJack Hawkins is Oliver, an insurance adjuster who runs into a past love (Arlene Dahl) while on a case in "She Played with Fire."

    While checking on a claim of fire in a mansion owned by Tracey Moredon (Dennis Price), he learns that Moredon has married his girlfriend, Sarah, from five years ago.

    Later he discovers that a valuable painting ruined in the fire was actually sold to someone else. He later finds Moredon dead and suspects Sarah.

    Decent noir with some gothic horror touches, with a nice performance from flirtatious Greta Gynt.

    A neat twist at the end. A final note: my friend, Jack Larson, who knew everyone, said that of s the gorgeous women in Hollywood, Dahl was the most stunning.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1957 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • She Played with Fire
    • Filming locations
      • Wiston House, Steyning Road, Steyning, West Sussex, England, UK
    • Production company
      • John Harvel Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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