A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.
Practical Effects
Lancaster—former circus acrobat—performed most of his own aerial work.
Cinematography
Technicolor cinematography that makes sweat glisten like gold.
Acting
Curtis and Lancaster's competitive chemistry simmers off-screen and on.
Director
Carol Reed
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