Sirocco (film)

Sirocco is a 1951 American film noir directed by Curtis Bernhardt and written by A.I. Bezzerides and Hans Jacoby. It is based on the novel Coup de Grace written by Joseph Kessel. The drama features Humphrey Bogart, Mrta Torn, Lee J. Cobb, among others.

To complicate matters, Harry makes a pass at Ferouds unhappy mistress, Violetta Mrta Torn, but she rejects him. Later, she informs Feroud she wants to leave him, but he refuses to let her go.By applying pressure to Balukjian Zero Mostel, one of Harrys friendly rivals, Feroud finds out about Harrys gun running. Harry is tipped off, just as Violetta shows up and begs him to take her back to Cairo. Needing to flee himself, he agrees to take her along. However, a French patrol nearly captures Harry. He barely gets away, but has to leave behind his money, and without that, he is soon betrayed to the French. ........

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