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Destiny
19444.61h 5m
Overview
Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.
Directed by Reginald Le Borg
Written by Roy Chanslor, Ernest Pascal
0Top Cast
Gloria Jean
Jane Broderick
Alan Curtis
Cliff Banks
Frank Craven
Clem Broderick
Grace McDonald
Betty
Vivian Austin
Phyllis
Minna Gombell
Marie
Frank Fenton
Sam Baker
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Themes & Keywords
bank robberfarm lifefemme fatalefilm noirbetrayalon the runfarmerframed for a crimenightclub singerblind girlforces of naturemother natureblind womancinderella
About Destiny
Destiny is a crime, drama, fantasy film released in 1944 exploring themes of bank robber, farm life, femme fatale, film noir, betrayal, on the run. Directed by Reginald Le Borg, it stars Gloria Jean, Alan Curtis, Frank Craven. Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.
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