A Mr. Beck shows up to a South American solicitor's office to find out he has inherited a fortune from a discarded uncle. The solicitor makes him show him his proof of who he is. Then gives him instructions on traveling back to Texas to claim his fortune. That evening he is attacked in an attempt to get his proof of identification papers and he accidentally kills the attacker defending himself. Realizing he has to get out of town quickly, he talks his way on to the only boat leaving port that night. The boat has an additional passenger, a woman who he thinks is a singer escaping her lot in life. On board the ship things aren't what they seem. The lady has a scheme hatched with a crew member...and the captain and other crew members have a scheme of their own going...to top it of the solicitor and another thug board the boat at one of the port stops!
This was a great twisted film noir plot...with a wonderful mid-movie Mexican serenade beachside moment.
If you are a film noir fan...this is one you should know in your repertoire.
This was a great twisted film noir plot...with a wonderful mid-movie Mexican serenade beachside moment.
If you are a film noir fan...this is one you should know in your repertoire.