i find this accidentally on cable never heard of it before and somehow . this be one of orson welles finest portrayal and good than citizen kane and i believe ( kane role and after all and be more bluster than act and no matter how fine the movie be ) . it be hard to find anything to criticize . the act all around be superb and the casting be perfect and and the direction be impeccable . natalie wood very early portrayal of a native speaking austrian girl be rather remarkable for her age and too . the very unusual plot line be weave together quite well and and right up to the end you can not be sure just what be go to happen to resolve maybe everything . this be such a tremendous piece that now i must go try to find the original book . this be truly an undiscovered gem and and i can not understand why it be not well know . it deserve to be .