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The Snorkel (1958)
Directed by Guy Green
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On the Italian coast, writer Paul Decker has grown unhappy in his marriage and executes what appears to be a perfect murder of his wife. While Paul is believed to be writing a book in France, his stepdaughter, Candy, suspects him of murdering her mother, as well as her father years before. With the police unwilling to investigate any further, Candy sets out to confirm her suspicions and take Paul down herself.
Rated NR | Length 90 minutes
Actors
Peter van Eyck | Betta St. John | Mandy Miller | William Franklyn | Marie Burke | Irene Prador | Henri Vidon | Grégoire Aslan
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2011 | TV | DVD | Library | 4.5 stars |
| (Average) 4.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Part of the Hammer Icons of Suspense series. This is a bizarre little crime mystery which lays out everything in the nicely shot opening scene.
After that, the movie moves along very slowly, focusing on a young girl’s futile attempts to convince the adults around her that her stepfather is a murderer.
The payoff is in the final 20 minutes of the film, as the tables are turned.
Not a great film, but if you stick with it, it is an enjoyable watch.
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