A British murder mystery; A story set in North Africa in July 1945. A returning American pilot who lost his leg during the war tries to prove his wife was murdered, but begins to fall for a singer he suspects of being involved.
This is a rather hollow drama. Pier Angeli has good presence as the nightclub singer, but over-showcasing her singing talent at the beginning gets the film off to an awkward start. The film has a plodding feel, not helped by a less than inspiring performance from the lead, Philip Carey. Nevertheless, with accomplished cinematographer turned director Rudolph Mate at the helm, the film has an exotic look.
Review of Port Afrique
