Peak Powell the way we like him, and it's a long way from Ruby Keeler. Canadian flier Powell gets out of a POW camp with his mind set on avenging the death of his French war bride, caused by Vichy officer Jarnac (Adler). Although by all reports Jarnac is dead, Gerard refuses to believe it.
He pursues leads through Switzerland and then to Buenos Aires, where he encounters an underground group of Nazi hunters--Carnovsky, Barrier, and LaRue. His quest is further complicated when he finds himself drawn to the attractive Cheirel, who married Adler, without ever having met him, in order
to emigrate safely.
Tightly directed by the talented Edward Dmytryk, CORNERED is ...
Released:
1945
Rated:
NR
Length:
102 mins