But the uncompromising film slowly grew in popularity and critical respect, and raised Romero to great heights as a horror filmmaker.The police thriller spawned many debates about the political stance of the film and the complex issue of the conflicting rights of victims, suspects, and society."After tossing Beni overboard in spite, Rick noticed wet footprints on the deck.Evelyn was startled in her cabin by a threatening, hook-handed member of the Medjai, demanding the map and the key.The film was actually banned in Georgia.Plot SynopsisAfter the credits, the film opens with snapshot portraits of each of the sixteen major cast members with their character names.[It was a big dual win for MGM, since they had won he Best Picture race the previous year forGigi (1958).