A Moscow hotel waiter, found at the scene of a murder, tries to locate the real killer among a series of suspects..
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school black and white mysteries that focus more on shadowy hallways than high-speed chases, you’ll dig Savoy-Hotel 217. It’s got that specific, slightly claustrophobic feeling of a hotel where everyone is hiding something. If you need snappy editing or a fast pace, stay away. Thi...
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Gustav Ucicky
Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school black and white mysteries that focus more on shadowy hallways than high-speed chases, you’ll dig Savoy-Hotel 217. It’s got that specific, slightly claustrophobic feeling of a hotel where everyone is hiding something. If you need snappy editing or a fast pace, stay away. This one takes its sweet time. I found myself getting lost in the backgrounds more than the plot. The set designers really worked overtime to make that hotel look like the most expen..."
Gerhard Menzel
Germany
