At this point, he was one of the industry’s top stars and a favorite of Warner Bros.
But occasionally, the studio would sprinkle in a project that would deviate from that formula.
After all, he doesn’t even pursue an affair despite knowing he’s in love with Evelyn.
“However, it doesn’t take long for Richard to succumb to his worst impulses.
Greenstreet’s character uses his professional insight to make perfect sense of Mason’s character arc.
But unlikeThe Maltese Falcon, the identity of the killer is never a secret to the audience.
Instead, the film’s main mystery is actually whether or not the murder even happened.
The plot weaves suspense and psychological tension amid themes of betrayal and deception.
Conflict is a 1945 film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Humphrey Bogart as Richard Mason. The story revolves around Mason’s intricate plan to eliminate his wife so he can pursue a relationship with her sister. The plot weaves suspense and psychological tension amid themes of betrayal and deception.
