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Hollow Triumph

Hollow Triumph

Thriller · Crime · 1948

Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.

Movie details

Hollow Triumph

“Love couldn't hide the secret of his past...or shield them for the end of their future!”

1948 Thriller · Crime 1h 23m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Hollow Triumph?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Steve Sekely · Paul Henreid

Written by

Daniel Fuchs

Paul Henreid

Paul Henreid

John Muller / Dr. Bartok

Joan Bennett

Joan Bennett

Evelyn Hahn

Eduard Franz

Eduard Franz

Frederick Muller

Leslie Brooks

Leslie Brooks

Virginia Taylor

John Qualen

John Qualen

Swangron

Mabel Paige

Mabel Paige

Charwoman

Herbert Rudley

Herbert Rudley

Marcy

Court is in session

Put Hollow Triumph on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.