not everyone agree that this a parody . i have read that the film turn out confusing because of problem on the set . include and rita hayworth alzheimer and an actor who have a part for the first six week of filming . he be severly injure and couldn not complete his part properly . therefore the confusion . everyone want to just forget the whole thing but they release it anyway . all wasn not lose however and i personally find it very unique and intriguing . and a a mitchum fan a rare and wonderful find on the classic movie channel .