
Childhood friends Martha, Walter, and Sam share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But Sam's unexpected return after years of absence deeply disturbs the formidable couple.... (Full plot summary below)
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Childhood friends Martha, Walter, and Sam share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But Sam's unexpected return after years of absence deeply disturbs the formidable couple.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThough well-crafted, this potboiler is a second-tier film noir, mostly known for featuring Kirk Douglas screen debut, as Stanwyck's weakling hubby; in a few years, Douglas will develop his more characteristic persona as a tough, tenacious he-man. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeOne of the most effective and underrated noirs of that classic era. |
| Filmcritic.comJake Eukerslick entertainment with a taut narrative and shrewd direction |
| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaBuscando ecoar o infinitamente superior Pacto de Sangue (também com Stanwyck), o filme desperta interesse por sua moral ambígua, mas se enfraquece em função do final implausível. Mas Douglas impressiona já em sua estréia. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonThe Strange Love of Martha Ivers is one of those really dark films noir that tends to get away with more than it seems to be getting away with. |
| User ReviewKevin M. WThe Strange Love of Martha Ivers is an amazing film. It is about a ruthless, domineering woman who is a married to an alcoholic D.A. Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. Lewis Milestone did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and mystery. The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a must see. |
| User Reviewapollo r2 of my faves, Stanwyck and Douglas. Right on. |
| User ReviewAshley HThe Strange Love of Martha Ivers is an amazing film. It is about a ruthless, domineering woman who is a married to an alcoholic D.A. Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. Lewis Milestone did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and mystery. The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a must see. |
| User Reviewogn dThe Strange Love of Martha Ivers is an amazing film. It is about a ruthless, domineering woman who is a married to an alcoholic D.A. Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. Lewis Milestone did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and mystery. The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a must see. |
| User ReviewTara HI love film noir and this is a good one. First role for Kirk Douglas and he does look young in it. Great role for Barbara Stanwyk too. Melodramatic but dark too. Noir is always fun. |