Fool's Mate (1956 film)

Fool's Mate is a 1956 British crime film directed by Lance Comfort and starring Anton Diffring, Jane Hylton, and Barry Jones. The film is also known as The Smugglers.

The plot revolves around a complex smuggling operation operating near the English Channel. A detective investigates a murder connected to the smugglers, uncovering a web of deceit and danger. The investigation leads him through various locations, including a seemingly quiet coastal village, as he tries to unravel the truth and bring the criminals to justice. Anton Diffring plays the role of a central figure in the smuggling ring.

The film is a black and white production typical of British B-movies of the era, emphasizing atmosphere and suspense over large-scale action sequences. The narrative focuses on the interplay between the characters and the gradually revealed details of the criminal enterprise.