Despite the impressive visuals by Robert Burks (including impressive noir settings in and around Quebec)and great acting from Montgomery Clift, this melodrama at 95 minutes is far too long. Essentially, Clift, as a mild-mannered but quietly tortured priest, gets accused of a murder perprtrated by a parishoner. In between is a convoluted love-affair between Clift and Anne Baxter. Baxter over-acts. Hitchcock works the guilt-complex. It’s a fun one time ride.
by Marlin Tyree | Source: Warner Home Video DVD
12 Mar 2007 5:00 PM | Submit Comment
