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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The Set-Up
1949, in 10 top lists Check -
61 +13
The Body Snatcher
1945, in 2 top lists Check -
63 +17
Born to Kill
1947, in 2 top lists Check -
95 +206
I Want to Live!
1958, in 2 top lists Check -
172 -105
Blood on the Moon
1948, in 2 top lists Check -
222 +242
Odds Against Tomorrow
1959, in 3 top lists Check -
286 -134
The Curse of the Cat People
1944, in 1 top list Check -
422 -325
The Captive City
1952, in 1 top list Check -
470 -185
The House on Telegraph Hill
1951, in 1 top list Check -
496 -66
Mystery in Mexico
1948, in 0 top lists Check -
566 -431
Criminal Court
1946, in 1 top list Check
Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source