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Movie Description
A notorious gangster (Edward G. Robinson) holds the residents of a hotel hostage during a tropical storm. This captivating cinematic adaptation of the play by Maxwell Anderson won an Academy Award for Claire Trevor's supporting role.
Synopsis
Army veteran Frank McCloud visits the family of an Army buddy who was killed in the war, only to find that their Key West hotel has been taken over by a bunch of exiled gangsters who are orchestrating their own comeback.
Film Notes
Produced on stage by The Playwrights Company in 1939. Paul Muni originated the role that Humphrey Bogart later played on the screen.
Colorized versions of the film are available.
Industry Reviews
"...A dark, claustrophobic thriller....John Huston directs with care, getting his pressure cooker up and bubbling, then letting it build towards the inevitable conclusion..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Total Film - p.84 - Ceri Thomas
Quotations
"A storm of fear and fury in the sizzling Florida keys!" -- marketing line for the film
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