“Million Dollar Weekend” is a film noir released in 1948, directed by Gene Raymond and starring Gene Raymond, Osa Massen, and Francis L. Sullivan.
The story follows three men – Van Morgan (Gene Raymond), Bill Whiting (Richard Denning), and Nicholas Lawrence (Francis L. Sullivan) – who are bored with their mundane lives and decide to stage a fake kidnapping to get their hands on a million-dollar ransom.
Their plan quickly unravels as they encounter a series of unexpected obstacles and betrayals, including a suspicious police inspector (George Coulouris) and a femme fatale (Osa Massen) who may be playing her own game.
As tensions mount and the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, the men must rely on their wits and each other to survive the weekend and make it out with the money.
Ultimately, “Million Dollar Weekend” is a tense and suspenseful thriller that explores themes of greed, deception, and the lengths people will go to for a taste of excitement and adventure.
Directors:
Gene Raymond
Writer:
Charles Belden, Matty Kemp, Gene Raymond
Stars:
Gene Raymond, Osa Massen, Francis Lederer
