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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  1. 36 +211

    Gun Crazy

    1950, in 17 top lists Check
  2. 57 -10

    The Big Combo

    1955, in 7 top lists Check
  3. 111 +316

    My Name Is Julia Ross

    1945, in 1 top list Check
  4. 385 +261

    Terror in a Texas Town

    1958, in 1 top list Check
  5. 393 +290

    The Undercover Man

    1949, in 1 top list Check
  6. 463 -213

    The Halliday Brand

    1957, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 529 +53

    So Dark the Night

    1946, in 1 top list Check
  8. 573 -371

    The Falcon in San Francisco

    1945, in 0 top lists Check
  9. 601 -247

    A Lady Without Passport

    1950, in 1 top list Check
  10. 670 -523

    Cry of the Hunted

    1953, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source