Summaries

A cynical American expatriate gets involved in smuggling and gun-running for the rebels during the 1925 Syrian insurgency against French occupation.

In 1925 Damascus Harry Smith runs guns to the rebels under Emir Hassan. The French arrest him along with others and force him to sell weapons to them. He develops an interest in French intelligence officer Feroud's mistress Violette.—Ed Stephan <[email protected]>

In 1925, in Damascus, the patriotic rebels of Syria are fighting against the invader French forces. The powerful weapons smuggler Harry Smith is an amoral dealer taking advantage of the situation. He meets in a restaurant, Violette, the girl of the idealistic French Col. Feroud. Feroud is trying to make a deal with the rebel leader Emir Hassan, and he forces Harry to be his liaison and arrange a meeting with Hassan.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Details

Keywords
  • bare chested male
  • deception
  • double cross
  • retribution
  • damsel in distress
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War
  • Film-Noir
Release date Jun 12, 1951
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English Arabic
Filming locations Yuma, Arizona, USA
Production companies Santana Pictures Corporation

Box office

Gross worldwide $4349

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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