The Reckless Moment (1949)

The Reckless Moment (1949)

"The Reckless Moment" is an American film noir melodrama released in 1949, directed by Max Ophüls. The plot follows Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett), a devoted housewife who discovers her teenage daughter's entanglement with a dangerous older man. When the man is accidentally killed on their property, Lucia takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal, leading her down a path of deceit and moral compromise. The film stars James Mason as Martin Donnelly, the man who discovers Lucia's secret and becomes unexpectedly involved in her life.

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