Plot: Rothe works as a scientist for the Nazis. When he learns that his wife is trading his research with the enemy he is furious and kills her. Because his work is so important, he isn't punished for his careless behavior. After the war, he takes on a different identity, but his past will come back to haunt him.
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September 24, 2024
The one film that Peter Lorre directed. Lorre is one of Germany's classic cult actors, but he also found himself behind the camera once. Not that he did a terrific job, it's always a bit of a gamble when an actor decides to turn director, but this wasn't the worst of the classics I've seen.
The story was a little basic and the themes were rather generic, but the cinematography was relatively moody and the pacing was decent enough. It's not a film I remember for long, but it kept me somewhat entertained throughout, which is honestly more than I was expecting.