Fate drew them together... and only murder could part them!
Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, Martha and Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.
Original title:The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
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Director: Lewis Milestone
Writers: Robert Rossen, John Patrick
Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas
Genre: Classics, Action, Drama, Film-Noir, Romance
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00:00 Full colorized movie (with dubbed audio & subtitles)
10:18 A dramatic film-noir unfolds in Iverstown, revealing dark secrets and political ambitions.
24:18 A chance encounter leads to a night of drinks and conversation, revealing past loneliness and a decision to not return home.
28:59 A complex relationship unfolds between Martha and Walter, involving love, career, and past family history.
37:08 Intriguing interactions unfold between old acquaintances with hidden pasts in a hotel setting.
48:47 A man visits an old acquaintance seeking help with a girl in jail, leading to a tense conversation about past secrets and potential blackmail.
55:34 Summary of a film-noir movie involving a woman named Martha, her past, relationships, and a mysterious stranger.
1:02:38 A woman, Toni Marachek, faces trouble with the law and is coerced into a dangerous situation involving her past and a man named Sam.
1:12:43 A tale of betrayal, blackmail, and murder unravels as old friends confront their past in a small city.
1:20:38 A complex relationship unfolds between Martha, Sam, and Toni in a vintage film noir setting.
1:32:49:A complicated love triangle unfolds, filled with guilt, fear, and desperation.
1:38:19 A complex and twisted love triangle unfolds, revealing dark secrets and manipulation among Martha, Sam, and Walter.
1:45:25 A complex web of lies, guilt, and manipulation unravels in a noir film plot involving Martha, Sam, and Walter.
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