Orson Welles' first film since 'Othello', three years earlier, has a complicated flashback structure reminiscent of 'Citizen Kane' and a leading character who's the mythical figure of a dominating financier, again with shades of Welles' Kane. Shown in British cinemas as 'Confidential Report', it was filmed in Spain and bears all the Welles trademarks - tilted camera angles, heavy atmospheric shots, overlapping dialogue. But as a result of a low budget and some pretty amateurish acting in supporting roles, the film rarely touches base with reality and is a monument to talent being squandered. And, although it teems with inventive ideas, Welles just can't put them together to make a compelling film. Infuriatingly mediocre.


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