Notorious
Deep their love! Great the risk!
Overview
In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set in post-World War II Europe, Notorious provides a unique glimpse into the cultural and political climate during this time period, addressing themes such as espionage, loyalty, and personal sacrifice.
- Incredible performances by Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant
- A thought-provoking exploration of post-WWII morality
- Engaging, suspenseful plot that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats
- Powerful portrayal of love against all odds
Fun Facts
- The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who was known for his suspenseful and psychological thrillers.
- Ingrid Bergman won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Notorious.
- Cary Grant's character, Devlin, was initially intended to be played by George Sanders but he declined the offer.
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Reviews
Good thriller from Alfred Hitschcock.
Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant just ooze charisma in this classic Hitchcock story of espionage and romance. She ("Alicia") has taken to the bottle following the conviction of her Nazi father and is heading down the slippery slope when she is approached by "Devlin" (Grant) who offers her a chance to redeem herself. She is to ingratiate herself with a group of her father's cohorts in Rio and feed back her intelligence to the CIA. Once in Rio, she is reunited with her arch-Nazi admirer "Alexander" (Claude Rains) and, at the insistence of her new boss (Louis Calhern) she marries him. What now ensues is a cleverly developing tale of treachery and betrayal tempered with plenty of humour and a little romance (of course she and "Devlin" fall for each other). The photography is both grand and intimate, Roy Webb has scored this perfectly and Hitchcock uses Ben Hecht's story to full effect. This is a classic piece of cinema that I saw quite recently on a big screen - and it is well worth watching again!
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