evening1 Somewhat tacky entry in the genre of films about murderous lovers and their inevitable undoing. Robert Ryan (Carson) is good as a tycoon who shows excellent coping skills after being abandoned in the California desert by his unfaithful wife Geraldine (Rhonda Fleming) and her slimy lover Duncan (William Lundigan). It's a little tiresome overhearing Carson's thought processes, but how else are we going to know what's going on, and he does OK in a physically demanding role. The lovers are much poorly written by comparison, and we never quite believe that they'd kill to be together. Geraldine spends most of her time looking sexy and worried, and Duncan gains entry to the cad's hall of fame with one particularly callous toss of a canteen. Ouch!!The movie ends on a genuinely touching note, with a message about man helping his fellow man. I loved Ryan's final words to his wife. This may not be a film for the ages, but it definitely kept my interest.

Uriah43 Having broken his leg in a mining expedition a millionaire named "Donald Whitney Carson III" (Robert Ryan) is asked to stay in the desert while his wife "Geraldine Carson" (Rhonda Fleming) and his new business partner "Joseph Duncan" (Robert Lundigan) promise to send for help. The two of them then drive off and leave him to die by concocting a plot which has authorities looking in the wrong vicinity. However, after waiting for over a day he finally figures out what his wife and partner have done and he becomes determined to get even with them. The question is whether he can survive long enough in the desert with the limited food and water he has available to him. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that from what I understand this film was initially released in 3D which was apparently even more impressive than the 2D version I saw. Even so, Robert Ryan put on an excellent performance as the scrappy survivalist who simply refuses to abandon hope. Likewise, Rhonda Fleming was absolutely gorgeous and performed equally well as the selfish and adulteress wife. In any case, I enjoyed this picture and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.

jill_frombklyn Every time I open IMDb I look to see if "Inferno" with Robert Ryan, is on TV or DVD. It never is. Where are the brains in DVDdom that decides what movies to put out. We can all access some of the trash contained in the crevices of a DVD. Why not that same input into greatness. Who do I talk to? Who do I call? Where are the gods of fairness? Maybe Hollywood is intimidated by real men themes and real acting and think that the public may learn they are mere pretenders if they were to put this movie "Out There". Maybe an intelligent script threatens their belief that the public can only digest pixels of sense and not megabytes. Why is it always non-sense before sense?2/13/2013 UPDATE - FINALLY. Inferno on DVD I purchased it today on Amazon. Ha Ha Happy.

ed-688 My Dad took me to see this when I was 5. I was so engrossed in the perils of Robert Ryan, I had to look away because I was so worried he would kill himself. The movie must have made a big impression on me to have remembered it at such a young age. I saw it on cable many years later and it still was a great movie experience. But I think the 3-D experience made it better. William Lundigan plays a forgettable role here and I remember him only because he was a home-grown talent from Syracuse. Rhonda Fleming plays her usual fiery redhead role here. Robert Ryan was a superb actor and as with all his movies whether the lead or supporting creates a character that fits the role he was chosen for. A good movie for the whole family.