A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino discovers his employer's new wife is his former lover.A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino discovers his employer's new wife is his former lover.A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino discovers his employer's new wife is his former lover.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Mark Roberts
- Gabe Evans
- (as Robert Scott)
Donald Douglas
- Thomas Langford
- (as Don Douglas)
Julio Abadía
- Newsman
- (uncredited)
- …
Enrique Acosta
- Gambler
- (uncredited)
Ed Agresti
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Sam Appel
- Blackjack Dealer
- (uncredited)
Nina Bara
- Girl at Carnival
- (uncredited)
Edward Biby
- Gambler
- (uncredited)
Robert Board
- American Cartel Member
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRemarking on her varied success at dating, Rita Hayworth once stated: "They fell in love with Gilda and woke up with me."
- GoofsWhen Farrell asks to cut the deck at the blackjack table, he shuffles the deck prior to the cut; this is not allowed.
- Quotes
Gilda: You do hate me, don't you, Johnny?
Johnny Farrell: I don't think you have any idea of how much.
Gilda: Hate is a very exciting emotion. Haven't you noticed? Very exciting. I hate you too, Johnny. I hate you so much I think I'm going to die from it. Darling...
[they kiss passionately]
Gilda: I think I'm going to die from it.
- ConnectionsEdited into Head (1968)
Featured review
A fusion of sexual heat, jealousy, fear and hatred - terrific stuff!
Johnny is a small time, but talented, hustler who finds himself at the wrong end of a gun on the dark back streets of Buenos Aires. He is rescued by a mysterious and controlling stranger, Ballin Mundson, who ends up being the owner of a club/casino that operates under the radar of the law. Johnny and Ballin form a close partnership with Johnny being the "man who runs the joint" and Ballin the Master. When Ballin takes a short leave and comes back married to the gorgeous Gilda, a threesome develops that puts a strain on the partnership. There is a burning mutual dislike between Johnny and Gilda. When Gilda feigns ignorance over not remembering his name, she coyly replies, "Johnny. So hard to remember . . . and so easy to forget." Of course there's much more to their acquaintance than they are willing to acknowledge, and a fusion of sexual heat, jealousy, fear and hatred keep the tension tightly wound which fuels the film. And of course there is Rita Hayworth up front and center. All the accolades that have been showered on her sexy "striptease" interpretation of "Put the Blame on Mame" are true! And still this film has much more to offer; an economical but effective story line; a tight witty script loaded with innuendo; and superb acting all around, especially the overlooked icy performance of George Macready as Ballin Mundson.
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- stephen-357
- Jan 25, 2005
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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