Whirlpool (1959)

Tense 1950 s thriller set against the stunning scenery of the Rheinland. Lora (Juliette Greco) a beautiful barmaid, is tracked down by her wartime boyfriend Herman (William Sylvester), a shadowy figure involved in illegal currency dealing. In Lora s bar, Herman murders another criminal and escapes, taking the innocent Lora with him. Against her better judgement, Lora agrees to meet in Amsterdam, and to evade the authorities, they agree to travel separately. On her journey Lora meets Rolph (O.W. Fischer) who is captaining a cargo boat down the River Rhein. Lora begins to fall for Rolph but with both the Police and Herman closing in will she finally find happiness and free herself from her abusive relationship with Herman!!