The Bribe (1949): Cast & Plot
The Bribe is a 1949 drama thriller directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Robert Taylor as Rigby, Frank Mayo and John Hodiak. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bribe About?
The premise of The Bribe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Featuring five leading stars, this daring drama blends romance and adventure as U.S. Federal Agent Rigby journeys to the Central American island of Carlotta to uncover a smuggling ring dealing in stolen aircraft engines, confronting danger and intrigue at every turn.
The Bribe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- man killed by a shark
- central america
- fishing boat
- attempted bribery
- tropical island
- tropical heat
- pilot
- marlin fishing
- swimming in the ocean
- beach
- kiss
- translucent garment
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- reference to dick tracy
- husband wife relationship
- military veteran
- ex air force pilot
- attempted murder
- boat captain
- shark attack
- father son relationship
- embezzlement scheme
- heart disease
- cove
- tropical storm
- in medias res
- knock out drops
- femme fatale
- fiesta
- police raid
- turning state's evidence
- fraud
- fireworks
- wading through a crowd
- shootout
- woman wears an evening gown
- nightclub singer
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- fbi agent
- man shot in the arm
- woman sings
- killed by a shark
- man shot
- agent
- adultery
- swimsuit
- gunshot
- unfaithfulness
- bare chested man
- shot to death
- extramarital affair
The Bribe Cast & Characters
Robert Taylor leads the cast as Rigby, with Frank Mayo as American Tourist (uncredited) and John Hodiak as Tugwell 'Tug' Hintten. Directed by Robert Z. Leonard; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Z. Leonard
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Robert Taylor as Rigby - Frank Mayo as American Tourist (uncredited)
- John Hodiak as Tugwell 'Tug' Hintten
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Ava Gardner as Elizabeth Hintten
Also Starring in The Bribe
· 32 more- Charles Laughton J.J. Bealer
- Vincent Price Carwood
- Tito Renaldo Emilio Gomez
- Martín Garralaga Pablo Gomez
- Samuel S. Hinds Dr. Warren
- William Haade Walker (uncredited)
- John Hoyt Gibbs
- Alberto Morin José (uncredited)
- Julian Rivero Diego (uncredited)
- Joe Dominguez Waiter (uncredited)
- Nacho Galindo Second Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Gene Coogan Club Patron (uncredited)
- Albert Pollet French Tourist (uncredited)
- Walter Merrill American Tourist (uncredited)
- Alex Montoya Bit Part (uncredited)
- Ernesto Molinari Bartender (uncredited)
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- Felipe Turich First Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Mike Morelli Townsman (uncredited)
- Marcel De La Brosse French Tourist (uncredited)
- Fernando Alvarado Flute Player (uncredited)
- Peter Cusanelli Rhumba Dancer (uncredited)
- David Cota Bellboy (uncredited)
- Robert Cabal Bellboy (uncredited)
- Roque Ybarra Peon (uncredited)
- Elias Gamboa Club Patron (uncredited)
- Harry J. Vejar Indian Tourist (uncredited)
- Juan Duval Waiter (uncredited)
- Jacob Dance Old Townsman (uncredited)
- Pepe Hernández Bellboy (uncredited)
- Phyllis Graffeo Peon (uncredited)
- Alfonso Pedroza Hotel Proprietor (uncredited)
- George Navarro Peon (uncredited)
More from Robert Z. Leonard
More films directed by Robert Z. Leonard, best-rated first: Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities, The Great Ziegfeld and Beautiful But Dangerous.
The Bribe Plot Summary
What happens in The Bribe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Washington D.C., federal agent Rigby, Robert Taylor, is briefed on a racketeering ring that has been selling and retrofitting war surplus aircraft motors for profit off the coast of Central America. The government spots Tugwell ‘Tug’ Hintten, John Hodiak, and his wife Elizabeth Hintten, Ava Gardner, as part of the racket. Tasked with recovering the motors and raiding their headquarters, Rigby travels to Los Trancos on the island of Carlotta, posing as a sportsman. There, he arrives at a nightclub where Elizabeth sings. After she performs, Rigby enters her dressing room and shares drinks with Elizabeth Hintten and Tugwell, who passes out after a night of drinking.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bribe, scene by scene
The Bribe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Bribe.
How Well Do You Know The Bribe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays federal agent Rigby?
The Bribe Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “L'île au complot” and “Geheimaktion Carlotta”.
- Also known as
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- L'île au complot
- Geheimaktion Carlotta
- Corruzione
- Soborno
- Lábios Que Escravizam
- 玉面虎
- Подкуп
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The Bribe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bribe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bribe?
The Bribe runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Bribe released?
The Bribe was released on February 3, 1949.
Who directed The Bribe?
The Bribe was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
More films by Robert Z. Leonard Who is in the cast of The Bribe?
The Bribe stars Robert Taylor as Rigby, Frank Mayo as American Tourist (uncredited) and John Hodiak as Tugwell 'Tug' Hintten, among 36 credited actors.
Does The Bribe have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bribe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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