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      The Spider and the Fly

      1949 1h 35m Drama List
      Reviews Paris police chief Fernand Maubert (Eric Portman) is engaged in an endless game of cat and mouse with crafty bank robber Philippe Lodocq (Guy Rolfe). Along the way, Maubert falls in love with the criminal's female accomplice, Madeleine Saincaize (Nadia Gray), who still aids Lodocq, despite their relationship. The policeman's pursuit of the criminal eventually gives way to World War I, at which point the latter's talents make him the perfect man for a critical mission. Read More Read Less

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      MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin There is no doubt that the undertones throughout are fascinating, but the dramatic possibilities of the subject are only half realised. Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Paris police chief Fernand Maubert (Eric Portman) is engaged in an endless game of cat and mouse with crafty bank robber Philippe Lodocq (Guy Rolfe). Along the way, Maubert falls in love with the criminal's female accomplice, Madeleine Saincaize (Nadia Gray), who still aids Lodocq, despite their relationship. The policeman's pursuit of the criminal eventually gives way to World War I, at which point the latter's talents make him the perfect man for a critical mission.
      Director
      Robert Hamer
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 35m