Venetian Bird (1952)

6.2/10 94 min Thriller Mystery

Overview

Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.

Cast

Richard Todd

Edward Mercer

Eva Bartok

Adriana Medova

John Gregson

Renzo Uccello

George Coulouris

Chief of Police Spadoni

Margot Grahame

Rosa Melitus

Walter Rilla

Count Boria

John Bailey

Lieutenant Longo

Sidney James

Bernardo

Martin Boddey

Gufo

Michael Balfour

Moretto

Sydney Tafler

Boldesca

Miles Malleson

Grespi

Eric Pohlmann

Gostini

David Hurst

Minelli

Raymond Young

Luigi

Ferdy Mayne

Tio

Eileen Way

Woman Detective

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