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.
| Credits | | Writer: | ›Richard Brooks | | Producer: | Jerry Wald | | Cast: | Claire Trevor, Edward G. Robinson, John Rodney, Thomas Gomez |
Editorial 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
Awards 1948Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActressClaire Trevor
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