Deadly Duo (1962)

I liked it a lot more than i should have,  31 July 2021

Attorney Preston Morgan (Craig Hill) is hired by a very wealthy woman to travel to Acapulco to collect her grandson and bring him back to her.  But when Morgan meets the boy's mother, Sabena (Marcia Henderson), he has a change of heart regarding his assignment.  Complicating matters is Sabena’s twin sister.  She sees this as her opportunity to strike it rich - regardless of who gets hurt.

I completely understand  that Deadly Duo is not what I’d generally call a good movie.  In fact, it's got a load of problems, including: Craig Hill’s acting, the Mexican accents, logic, the lack of real Mexican locations, and a look and feel of a 60s-era sitcom.  But, there’s just something about it that I found oddly appealing.  First, there are a few plot twists that I enjoyed.  This isn’t Oscar caliber writing, but there are still some fine moments.  Second, Marcia Henderson is very good in the roles of Sabena and her sister.  She has a definite presence that works.  And third, the scheming on the part of the twin and her husband.  How on earth did they think they’d get away with it?  Good stuff.

While Deadly Duo probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, I found it weirdly and surprisingly enjoyable.  My rating may seem generous, but I rate primarily on entertainment value.  And I was definitely entertained.  

6/10