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The Bribe

  • 19491949
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 38min
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.9K
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Ava Gardner, Charles Laughton, Vincent Price, Robert Taylor, and John Hodiak in The Bribe (1949)
Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect.
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Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect.Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect.Federal agent Rigby, in Central America to trace stolen plane engines, falls for the gorgeous wife of the chief suspect.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Vincente Minnelli(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Marguerite Roberts(screen play)
    • Frederick Nebel(short story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Taylor
    • Ava Gardner
    • Charles Laughton
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Vincente Minnelli(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Marguerite Roberts(screen play)
    • Frederick Nebel(short story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Taylor
    • Ava Gardner
    • Charles Laughton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Videos1

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    Trailer 3:21
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    Robert Taylor in The Bribe (1949)
    Ava Gardner and Robert Taylor in The Bribe (1949)
    Charles Laughton in The Bribe (1949)
    Charles Laughton in The Bribe (1949)
    Ava Gardner and Robert Taylor in The Bribe (1949)
    Ava Gardner and Robert Taylor in The Bribe (1949)
    Charles Laughton in The Bribe (1949)
    Charles Laughton and Vincent Price in The Bribe (1949)
    Ava Gardner and Robert Taylor in The Bribe (1949)
    Ava Gardner in The Bribe (1949)
    Ava Gardner and Robert Taylor in The Bribe (1949)
    Vincent Price in The Bribe (1949)

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    Robert Taylor
    Robert Taylor
    • Rigbyas Rigby
    Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner
    • Elizabeth Hinttenas Elizabeth Hintten
    Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton
    • J.J. Bealeras J.J. Bealer
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Carwoodas Carwood
    John Hodiak
    John Hodiak
    • Tug Hinttenas Tug Hintten
    Samuel S. Hinds
    Samuel S. Hinds
    • Dr. Warrenas Dr. Warren
    John Hoyt
    John Hoyt
    • Gibbsas Gibbs
    Tito Renaldo
    • Emilio Gomezas Emilio Gomez
    Martin Garralaga
    Martin Garralaga
    • Pablo Gomezas Pablo Gomez
    Fernando Alvarado
    Fernando Alvarado
    • Flute Playeras Flute Player
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Cabal
    Robert Cabal
    • Bellboyas Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Coogan
    Gene Coogan
    • Club Patronas Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    David Cota
    • Bellboyas Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Cusanelli
    • Rhumba Danceras Rhumba Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Marcel De la Brosse
    • French Touristas French Tourist
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Dominguez
    Joe Dominguez
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Juan Duval
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Nacho Galindo
    Nacho Galindo
    • Second Hotel Clerkas Second Hotel Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Robert Z. Leonard
      • Vincente Minnelli(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Marguerite Roberts(screen play)
      • Frederick Nebel(short story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In pursuit of stolen aircraft engines on Carlotta, a Central American island, federal agent Rigby meets chief suspect Hintten and his wife Elizabeth, a sultry cafe singer. He is watched by Bealer, a "pie-shaped man" with sore feet. Rigby knows he's on the right track when Bealer offers him money to leave Carlotta. When Rigby and Elizabeth are drawn to each other, the gang realizes there's more than one kind of bribe. Everybody sweats. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • 5 Great Stars in a Daring Drama of Love and Adventure !
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Film-Noir
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Vincente Minnelli directed the pyrotechnical climax scene.
    • Goofs
      Set in the town of Carlotta, but on Emilio's boat it's misspelled as Carlota.
    • Quotes

      J.J. Bealer: [Last lines] When you get around to it, Mr. Rigby, you might call a cop.

    • Connections
      Edited into Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Situation Wanted
      Music by Nacio Herb Brown
      Lyrics by William Katz
      Performed by Ava Gardner (dubbed by Eileen Wilson) (uncredited)
      [The first song Elizabeth sings at Pedro's]

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Slow story, with bright spots.
    Film Noir? (kinda).. Slow paced. Plot a bit unbelievable, but lots of plots are. Taylor talks too much. I really liked Charles Laughton's portrayal, felt disgust and sympathy for his character at the same time, I think it was a gem of a performance. Ava is beautiful, as usual. Price is sinister, as usual. Hodiak is competent, as usual. Final fireworks are very impressive. If you have and hour and a half to spare, watch it and you'll only be wasting about 30 minutes.
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    • papajim1
    • Jul 12, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 1949 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Mito
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,984,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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