Vicki (1953)

Vicki (1953) Vicki is a 1953 American film noir directed by Harry Horner and starring Jeanne Crain and Jean Peters. It was based on the novel I Wake Up Screaming, written by Steve Fisher. Director - Harry Horner Writers - Steve…

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The Lineup (1958)

The Lineup (1958) The Lineup is a 1958 American film noir version of the police procedural television series of the same title that ran on CBS radio from 1950 until 1953, and on CBS television from 1954 until 1960. The film was…

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Framed (1947)

Framed (1947) Framed is a 1947 American crime film noir directed by Richard Wallace and starring Glenn Ford. The movie is generally praised by critics as an effective crime thriller despite its low budget. Director - Richard…

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Private Hell 36 (1954)

Private Hell 36 (1954) Private Hell 36 is a 1954 American crime film noir directed by Don Siegel starring Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger and Dorothy Malone. The picture was one of the last feature-length efforts by Filmakers, an independent company…

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The Scarlet Hour (1956)

The Scarlet Hour (1956) The Scarlet Hour is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed and produced by Michael Curtiz, previously director of such noted films as Casablanca, Yankee Doodle Dandy and White Christmas. The film stars Carol Ohmart, Tom…

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The Turning Point (1952)

The Turning Point (1952) The Turning Point is a 1952 American film noir crime film directed by William Dieterle and starring William Holden, Edmond O'Brien and Alexis Smith. It was inspired by the Kefauver Committee's hearings dealing with organized crime. Director -…

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Force of Evil (1948)

Force of Evil (1948) Force of Evil is a 1948 American crime film noir starring John Garfield and directed by Abraham Polonsky. It was adapted by Polonsky and Ira Wolfert from Wolfert's novel Tucker's People.[2] Polonsky had been…

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Road House (1948)

Road House (1948) Road House is a 1948 American film noir drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, with cinematography by Joseph LaShelle. The picture features Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Celeste Holm and Richard Widmark. The drama tells the story of Lily Stevens (Lupino)…

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Shockproof (1949)

Shockproof (1949) Shockproof is a 1949 American crime film noir directed by Douglas Sirk and starring Patricia Knight and Cornel Wilde. Wilde and Knight were husband and wife during filming. They divorced in 1951. Director - Douglas Sirk Writers…

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Tangier (1946)

Tangier (1946) Tangier is a 1946 American film noir mystery film directed by George Waggner and starring Maria Montez, Robert Paige and Sabu. It is set in the international city of Tangier, Morocco and was one of the last final Universal Pictures films before the…

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Hidden Fear (1957)

Hidden Fear (1957) Hidden Fear is a 1957 American film noir crime film directed by Andre DeToth, starring John Payne. It was filmed on location in Copenhagen, Denmark. Director - André De Toth Writers - André De…

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