The Black Book

(1949)

89 minutes

Mystery / Suspense / Thriller

Directed by Anthony Mann

Cast: Robert Cummings, Arlene Dahl, Richart Hart, Arnold Moss and Richard Basehart

aka "Ring of Terror"

The plot starts in France in the year 1794. Robespierre is sowing panic among his opponents with the only reason to take over the power of the state. But in the circle of men closest to the power of the state, trust is a commodity in short supply. They watch their own backs and scheme to stab each other.