Intrigue (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, Intrigue is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 90 minutes. “He's out to SMASH the world's dirtiest racket” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dishonorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Brad Dunham (George Raft) disconsolately decides to try his luck with Shanghai's postwar black market. Teaming with the treacherous Tamara Baranoff (June Havoc), Dunham prospers in his newly-found illicit profession, much to the dismay of his best friend, reporter Mark Andrews (Tom Tully). When Tamara has the troublesome Andrews murdered, Dunham realizes the folly of his behavior and works overtime to squash the black market for good and all.
Who’s in it. Intrigue stars George Raft as Brad Dunham, June Havoc as Mme. Tamara Baranoff, Helena Carter as Linda Parker, alias Linda Arnold and Tom Tully as Marc Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Intrigue has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intrigue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intrigue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intrigue (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Intrigue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Intrigue worth watching?
- Intrigue holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Intrigue?
- Intrigue stars George Raft, June Havoc, Helena Carter, Tom Tully and Marvin Miller.