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6.0/10 • 57

1949-03-201h 51m

ThrillerDramaMystery

Wanted By Two Women! One For Love! One For Murder!

After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.

Directors
Arthur Lubin
Writters
Jay Dratler, Dorothy Davenport
Editors
Jay Dratler, Dorothy Davenport, Arthur H. Nadel

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Brian Donlevy

    Brian Donlevy

    Walter Williams

  2. Ella Raines

    Ella Raines

    Marsha Peters

  3. Charles Coburn

    Charles Coburn

    Lieutenant Quincy

  4. Helen Walker

    Helen Walker

    Irene Williams

  5. Anna May Wong

    Anna May Wong

    Su Lin

  6. Robert Warwick

    Robert Warwick

    Captain Callahan

  7. Clarence Kolb

    Clarence Kolb

    Darcy

  8. Art Baker

    Art Baker

    Defense Attorney

  9. William Wright

    William Wright

    Prosecutor

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John Chard

Aug 18, 2019

8/10

Impact, when two things collide. San Francisco industrial supremo Walter Williams survives an attempt on his life by his two-timing wife's lover, whom ironically is badly burned and killed at the scene himself. As the police think that Williams is the badly burned corpse, his wife is arrested and accused of his murder, with Williams hiding out and plotting revenge in the sleepy back water town of Larkspur, Idaho. But even as Williams finds new hope and re-evaluation of his life, he knows he must go back and reveal all about what happened, which is something that may well prove to be his undoing! Impact is directed by Arthur Lubin and stars Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Charles Coburn and Helen Walker. The basic plot and story is certainly nothing new, and I will not list them, but other films such as "The Postman Always Rings Twice" spring to mind immediately upon finishing this smashing and enjoyable piece. However, what is definitely in pic's favour is that it's excellently acted (Donlevy and Raines a delight) and that it manages to bring about the main twist without any aura of inevitability hanging over it. Sitting nicely between film noir and drama, Impact is a film that possibly wouldn't stand up to repeat viewings, yet once viewed I personally feel that it leaves a mark that is most definitely favourable - and I'm not just biased because Ella Raines is stunningly gorgeous here!!! 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
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