The Reckless Moment (1949) Classic Movie, Joan Bennett, James Mason | Full Classic Movie HD
The Reckless Moment (1949) Classic Movie, Joan Bennett, James Mason | Full, Classic, Movie, HD,
The Reckless Moment (1949) - Movie Information
📌 Genre: Film-Noir, Crime, Drama
📌 Director: Max Ophüls
📌 Writers: Henry Garson, Robert Soderberg (based on Elisabeth Sanxay Holding's novel The Blank Wall)
📌 Starring:
Joan Bennett as Lucia Harper
James Mason as Martin Donnelly
Geraldine Brooks as Beatrice Harper
Henry O'Neill as Tom Harper
📌 Plot Summary:
Lucia Harper, a devoted mother, discovers that her teenage daughter Beatrice is involved with a shady man. In an attempt to protect her daughter, Lucia finds herself entangled in a series of unexpected and dangerous events. When a crime is committed, she becomes the target of blackmail by Martin Donnelly, a criminal with a conscience. As their paths intertwine, Lucia must make difficult choices to safeguard her family, leading to a tense and suspenseful story.
📌 Style & Themes:
A classic example of the film-noir genre.
Explores themes of family, morality, and societal pressure.
Max Ophüls’ signature cinematography and camera movement add depth to the storytelling.
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