Film Noir Guide - 745 Films of the Classic Era (1940-1959)
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"More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending."
Keaney's ratings:
#1-27: ★★★★★
#28-51: ★★★★½
#52-159: ★★★★
#160-255: ★★★½
#256-404: ★★★
#405-550: ★★½
#551-659: ★★
#660-727: ★½
#728-745: ★
Michael F. Keaney is a fan of classic movies and the author of "British Film Noir Guide".
ISBN: 978-0-7864-6366-4
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956, in 19 top lists Check -
131 +402
Riot in Cell Block 11
1954, in 2 top lists Check -
169 -115
The Big Steal
1949, in 1 top list Check -
211 +155
The Lineup
1958, in 2 top lists Check -
278 -146
Crime in the Streets
1956, in 1 top list Check -
344 +160
Private Hell 36
1954, in 1 top list Check -
397 +302
The Verdict
1946, in 2 top lists Check -
406 -380
Baby Face Nelson
1957, in 2 top lists Check -
616 -169
Night Unto Night
1949, in 0 top lists Check
Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source