Hollow Triumph
1948 · Movie · NR · 83 min · ★ 6.6
After a casino robbery goes wrong, a hunted criminal searches for a way to disappear before a ruthless underworld figure catches him. A chance encounter offers an escape through a stolen identity, but the new life brings danger, deception, and consequences he never expected.
Also known as The Man Who Murdered Himself · The Scar
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Details
- Years
- 1948
- Release date
- 1948-08-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Max quality
- SD
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (55 votes)
About
If you enjoy dark, twisty crime stories with mistaken identity and a brooding mood, this should appeal, especially if you like Criss Cross or Nightfall; Not for you if far-fetched plotting quickly pulls you out.
Pros: tense noir atmosphere; inventive identity premise; strong lead presence | Cons: implausible plot turns; uneven second half; requires major disbelief
Themes
- film noir
- facial scar
- double
Cast & crew
Paul Henreid
as John Muller / Dr. Bartok
Joan Bennett
as Evelyn Hahn
Eduard Franz
as Frederick Muller
Leslie Brooks
as Virginia Taylor
John Qualen
as Swangron
Mabel Paige
as Charwoman
Herbert Rudley
as Marcy
Charles Arnt
as Coblenz
George Chandler
as Aubrey - Assistant
Sid Tomack
as Artell - Manager
Directed by Paul Henreid, Steve Sekely