After escaping from prison Vidal and Reggiani take refuge in an out-of-the way cabin along the shoreline in this French film dubbed in English. There they find an artist and Vlady, his mistress. The artist is quickly dispatched, and Vlady becomes their prisoner. She learns to manipulate
the two convicts with her charms so they grow to desire her. But then they get jealous of each other and, provoked by Vlady, they quarrel. The tension builds, and the two finally die in quicksand. An interesting psychological drama, well acted by the three leads. The suspense is tight thanks to
well-detailed direction.
Released:
1961
Rated:
NR
Length:
74 mins