A former Austrian officer, dismissed from the army for killing his friend in a duel, returns to Vienna with much mystery, sporting a black mask.The dead man's sister falls for him while her father,a general, swears vengeance.
If you're into those old European movies where people take honor way too seriously, you might actually like this one. It's a bit of a slow burn, but it's perfect for a rainy Sunday when you want to feel a little bit fancy and a little bit confused. 🌧️ Anyone who hates old-school melodrama or guys in capes acting myst...
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"If you're into those old European movies where people take honor way too seriously, you might actually like this one. It's a bit of a slow burn, but it's perfect for a rainy Sunday when you want to feel a little bit fancy and a little bit confused. 🌧️ Anyone who hates old-school melodrama or guys in capes acting mysterious should probably skip it. It's definitely not for the 'fast-paced action' crowd. The whole thing starts with a duel, which is such a 1930s movie trope. Paul Henreid—before h..."
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