Fascinated by gorgeous Mrs. Bannister, seaman Michael O'Hara joins a bizarre yachting cruise, and ends up mired in a complex murder plot.
Welles’ dazzling direction more than makes up for any lack of viewer understanding.
Time proves this to be insanely ambitious and batty in the best sense.
It has an irresistible energy.
Orson Welles's foray into film noir boasts one of the actor-director's most likeable and unusual performances.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday July 25, 2014, until Thursday July 31, 2014. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Saturday July 26, 2014, until Monday July 28, 2014. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/