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The Money Trap

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Joe Baron (Glenn Ford) is a debt-ridden detective married to free-spending Lisa (Elke Sommer). During a homicide investigation he learns that Dr. Van Tilden (Joseph Cotten), who alleges he shot a burglar, also moonlights as a narcotics supplier. Believing Van Tilden's money stash is ripe for the picking, he plans a robbery. Things get dicey when Baron's partner, Delanos (Ricardo Montalban), demands a share and he discovers that the burglar's widow is his former flame, Rosalie (Rita Hayworth).
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Tony Mastroianni Cleveland Press The Money Trap is a fair melodrama that could have been more if it had tried to be less. Nov 20, 2003 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An acceptable film noir. Rated: B- Apr 17, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Jaded cop sacrifices integrity for beautiful young wife--Jazzy Modern Noir!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Glenn Ford bed-hopping detective? Well yes, but only between his current wife and ex-girlfriend of long ago. It is so out of character to see Ford as a romantic type, but true to form he is still the victim of circumstances. Slow paced crime drama but well done. B&W. [img]http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4840111283897603&pid=1.7&w=265&h=188&c=7&rs=1[/img] As the title so aptly describes this film, The Money Trap is about financial problems driving unlikely people to desperate measures. Glenn Ford becomes seduced by quick millions to be gotten but for me the film did not emphasize his debt or financial worries enough to warrent his actions. [img]http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4886269312370585&pid=1.7&w=256&h=119&c=7&rs=1[/img] Plot Joe Baron is a cop with financial troubles because of his wife Lisa's constant spending. One day, a burglar is reported shot at the home of a doctor. But upon investigating, Baron gets to know the dead burglar's alcoholic wife, Rosalie, and becomes aware that the doctor, Horace Van Tilden, is the head of an illegal drug syndicate. Stars James Mitchum (Robert Mitchum's brother) among many other veteran actors. [img]http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4736825904595642&pid=1.7&w=226&h=128&c=7&rs=1[/img] REVIEWS: 30% dull, boring, and forgettable are the best three words to describe how i felt about "the money trap". SEE the entire film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke_4hBR7ZhI&playnext=1&list=PLDA7E0E2D1353026A [img]http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4968797073441085&pid=1.7&w=226&h=128&c=7&rs=1[/img] Cast Glenn Ford as Joe Baron Elke Sommer as Lisa Rita Hayworth as Rosalie Ricardo Montalban as Pete Delanos Joseph Cotten as Dr. Van Tilden James Mitchum as Detective Wolski Tom Reese as Matthews Fred Essleras Mr.Klein Eugene Iglesias as Father Teri Lynn Sandoval as Daughter Argentina Brunetti as Aunt CREW: Burt Kennedy - Director, John MacSweeney, Hal Schaefer Composer (Music Score), William J. Tuttle - Makeup, Paul Vogel - Cinematographer, Max E. Youngstein - Producer, Robert R. Benton - Set Designer, Henry W. Grace - Set Designer, Walter Bernstein - Screenwriter Lionel White - Book Author Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Release date(s) 1965 Running time 91 mins. [img]http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4942958524301504&pid=1.7&w=261&h=183&c=7&rs=1[/img] Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member dull, boring, and forgettable are the best three words to describe how i felt about "the money trap". there are also a few really dumb moments that made me question the inteligence of the film makers. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member last pairing of the 'gilda' team hayworth/ford. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member ok later career (4 both) Ford & Hayworth teaming them up again (Gilda). Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Might be your only chance to hear Joseph Cotten say, "May I see the heroin?" Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Joe Baron (Glenn Ford) is a debt-ridden detective married to free-spending Lisa (Elke Sommer). During a homicide investigation he learns that Dr. Van Tilden (Joseph Cotten), who alleges he shot a burglar, also moonlights as a narcotics supplier. Believing Van Tilden's money stash is ripe for the picking, he plans a robbery. Things get dicey when Baron's partner, Delanos (Ricardo Montalban), demands a share and he discovers that the burglar's widow is his former flame, Rosalie (Rita Hayworth).
Director
Burt Kennedy
Producer
David Karr, Max E. Youngstein
Screenwriter
Walter Bernstein, Lionel White
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1966, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Mono
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