The Reckless Moment (1949) follows the harrowing tale of Lucia Harper, who, upon finding the lifeless body of her daughter Bea's paramour, impulsively conceals it, fearing Bea is the culprit. Enter Martin Donnelly, a cunning blackmailer sent by his accomplice Nagel to extort money from Lucia. However, Donnelly's plans take an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for Lucia. Nagel, driven by greed, demands the money, leading Donnelly to take drastic measures to safeguard Lucia. In a tragic twist, Donnelly eliminates Nagel and ultimately takes his own life to sever the impossible bond with the married Lucia.
The Reckless Moment (1949)
1949 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Max Ophüls
Cast James Mason · Joan Bennett · Geraldine Brooks · Henry O'Neill · Shepperd Strudwick · David Bair · Roy Roberts
Soundtrack Hans J. Salter
Screenplay Henry Garson · Robert W. Soderberg · Mel Dinelli · Robert Kent
Cinematography Burnett Guffey
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Title The Reckless Moment
Original title The Reckless Moment
Year 1949
Type Movie
Length 82 min.
Country United States
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