It is an adaptation of A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene which had been filmed several times previously, notably with Alan Ladd in 1942.

[1] The Vancouver Sun said "the unlikely romance between Wagner and his stripper hostage, played by Nancy Everhard, never ignites.

Wagner's cold and wooden presence only makes Everhard's efforts to seduce him appear ridiculously contrived."

The reviewer added what makes the fl "worth watching is a wonderful performance by John Harkins.

"[2] The Chicago Tribune wrote "Many viewers may, in fact, find themselves made uncomfortable as they watch the sleek and sophisticated Wagner try to get down and dirty.