This subject and story would have suited Hitchcock perfectly, and he would have made even more of it. The only thing wrong here is it is too short - only 70 minutes, while such an intrigue would have earned more space and details as spice to the stew. As it is, it is a perfect story, and it is impossible to guess how the intrigue will continue to develop, getting tenser all the time by its towering new threads to keep track of, but as usual with the best thrillers it is impossible to guess the real instigator. Dane Clark makes one of his best performances, but all the actors here, all practically unknown and definitely forgotten, are outstanding in their roles. Hitchcock would have loved its instances of humour. It is difficult to describe the story in any synopsis, but it is a story of betrayal on a massive scale, your best friends are your enemies while your murderer is honest and saves your life more than once. It's a marvellous script, and all the actors honour it, and so does the director, even if the whole production is basically off-hand.
Review of Paid to Kill
