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:Novelist Joseph Shearing specialized in using real cases which took place in Victorian England, altering them for fictional purposes. MOSS ROSE in 1947 was the first film to be made from his novels, then in 1948 two of his works were adapted for the screen, this film and THE MARK OF CAIN. The movie stars Todd as a recently widowed missionary returning to her home in England from Jamaica. During the voyage, she meets Milland, a charming though dangerous rascal who is wanted by police in connection with some unsavory dealings. Milland contracts malaria while onboard the ship and Todd nurses him back to health. In London, Todd settles into her home, taking in boarders to make ends meet. Milland arrives, moves in, and proclaims his love for her. Todd is thrilled, but it seems rather obvious that Milland is only toying with her. Milland finds some letters written to her by her friend, Fitzgerald, in which Fitzgerald reveals some of her sexual indiscretions. Since Fitzgerald is now married to the wealthy Huntley, Milland believes he can use the letters to blackmail Fitzgerald. Todd's love for Milland is so great that she goes along with the plan. Huntley, however, learns of the scheme and also uncovers details of Milland's shady past. Fearing for her lover's safety, Todd poisons Huntley, then remains silent when Fitzgerald is arrested for the murder. Milland has by now genuinely fallen in love with Todd and the two make plans to leave England. Before they can depart, one of Milland's former lovers shows up and Todd, in a jealous rage, kills Milland, then turns herself into the police.This is an intriguing film, although a little on the talky side. The performances are excellent throughout, with Milland shining as the cad, the type of role in which he excelled. Though he spent most of his time making films in the US, he occasionally returned to his native England for a production and this was his first British film since FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS in 1939. Director Allen was also an Englishman who chose to work in the US, this being his first directorial effort in his homeland. This was the fourth and last time Milland and Allen would work together, their pairing having begun in 1944 with the wonderfully eerie THE UNINVITED.
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:二十年代的美国,纽约少年“面条”(罗伯特•德尼罗 饰)和几个同龄朋友一起认识了聪明狡黠的“麦大”(詹姆斯 • 伍兹 饰),他们开始从事走私活动。不久,面条在一场械斗中杀伤人命,被关进监牢。若干年后,“面条”出狱,当时的小伙伴们已经变成了健壮的青年人,在“麦大”的带领下,他们开始了一系列抢劫、盗窃、敲诈活动。随着犯罪活动的不断深入,“麦大”似乎被胜利冲昏了头脑,竟然把美国联邦储备银行也列入了行动目标。“面条”不忍眼看好友走向毁灭,偷偷打电话报警,想逼迫“麦大”收手。警察与“面条”的朋友展开激烈枪战,“麦大”等人全部被杀。“面条”带着深深的悔恨和痛苦,离开纽约,回到年少时生长的地方。三十五年过去了,几近垂暮的“面条”重新回到纽约的伤心地,他遇见了少时的朋友和旧情人,而当年“麦大”他们的死,背后竟然包含着出乎意料的阴谋。©豆瓣