Le balafré

Original title: Hollow Triumph

1948
Approved
1h 23m

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Joan Bennett, Paul Henreid, Leslie Brooks, and Eduard Franz in Le balafré (1948)

Film Noir Crime Drama Mystery Romance Thriller

Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity, with unfortunate results.

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6.7/10

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Trivia
According to the audio commentary by Imogen Sara Smith, production was shut down for a day and restarted after Steve Sekely was removed from the picture for creative differences, with Paul Henreid taking over. Sekely retained director credit for contractual reasons.

Goofs
A lot's been made of Muller (Paul Henried) scarring himself on the wrong cheek in his attempt to impersonate Dr. Bartok. However when he actually does it, he does prepare to cut himself on the left cheek, but when he applies the bandage to help his face heal, it's placed on his right cheek, and subsequently, the scar stays there for the rest of the movie.

Quotes
John Muller: What happened? Did he hurt you?
Evelyn Hahn: Do I look hurt?
John Muller: I should say you do.
Evelyn Hahn: Well, don't fool yourself. You don't get hurt these days.
John Muller: No?
Evelyn Hahn: No. It's very simple. You never expect anything, so you're never disappointed.
John Muller: You're a bitter little lady.
Evelyn Hahn: It's a bitter little world full of sad surprises, and you don't go around letting people hurt you.

Connections
Featured in Vampira: The Scar 1948 (1956)

Soundtracks
Blue Danube Waltz
(uncredited)
Written by Johann Strauss
Whistled by Muller's workmate at the garage

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8/10

Zingy Noir With A Pulpy Ending

Lovers of noir will want to check this unusual entry featuring Casablanca's Victor Lazlo (Paul Henreid) in a rare heavy role. One of those cautionary tales which amply illustrates how it's often better to stay on your own shabby lawn than to traipse across the seemingly greener grass of the neighbors. A tad slow at times but it builds to the nice and twisty (if inevitable) climax.