Venetian Bird (1952)
Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.
Director: Ralph Thomas
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: October 1, 1952
Cast
- Richard Todd - Edward Mercer
- Eva Bartok - Adriana Medova
- John Gregson - Renzo Uccello
- George Coulouris - Chief of Police Spadoni
- Margot Grahame - Rosa Melitus
- Walter Rilla - Count Boria
- John Bailey - Lieutenant Longo
- Sidney James - Bernardo
- Martin Boddey - Gufo
- Michael Balfour - Moretto
Screenplay
- Victor Canning (Screenplay)
- Victor Canning (Novel)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Ernest Steward
Editing: Gerald Thomas
Production: British Film-Makers
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
coup d'etat, british noir, private detective
More Films by Director: Ralph Thomas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Venetian Bird about?
- Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.
- Who directed Venetian Bird?
- Venetian Bird was directed by Ralph Thomas.
- Who stars in Venetian Bird?
- Venetian Bird stars Richard Todd, Eva Bartok, John Gregson, George Coulouris, Margot Grahame, Walter Rilla.
- How long is Venetian Bird?
- Venetian Bird has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Venetian Bird?
- Venetian Bird is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Venetian Bird produced?
- Venetian Bird was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Venetian Bird?
- The themes of Venetian Bird include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.