Directed by Charles Vidor
Story by E.A. Ellington
Screenplay by Jo Eisinger and Marion Parsonnet & Ben Hecht
Stars: Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George Macready, Steven Geray, Joe Sawyer, Joseph Calleia, and Gerald Mohr
I saw a reel on Instagram showing Rita Hayworth's memorable entrance this movie. I knew I had to see it. Hayworth gives great face, but it wasn't enough to save the movie.
A small time gambler, Johnny Farrell (Ford) arrives in Argentina from the States. He knows the ins and outs of hustling people. He catches the attention of casino owner, Ballin Mundson (Macready) that hires him to work his casino and keep an eye on his new wife, Gilda (Hayworth), who happens to be Johnny's ex.
I was enjoying the movie. I thought the dynamic between the three leads were good. I was in it with them. There is a major problem with the third act that sunk the movie for me. I understand that Gilda and Johnny would have a icy reception to each other, but when that changes; I did not like the way it was going. I guess the ending of the movie mostly.
I was left disappointed.
Rating: 6/10
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