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. 20 +536

    The Set-Up

    1949, in 10 top lists Check
  2. 61 +13

    The Body Snatcher

    1945, in 2 top lists Check
  3. 63 +17

    Born to Kill

    1947, in 2 top lists Check
  4. 95 +206

    I Want to Live!

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 172 -105

    Blood on the Moon

    1948, in 2 top lists Check
  6. 222 +242

    Odds Against Tomorrow

    1959, in 3 top lists Check
  7. 286 -134

    The Curse of the Cat People

    1944, in 1 top list Check
  8. 422 -325

    The Captive City

    1952, in 1 top list Check
  9. 470 -185

    The House on Telegraph Hill

    1951, in 1 top list Check
  10. 496 -66

    Mystery in Mexico

    1948, in 0 top lists Check
  11. 566 -431

    Criminal Court

    1946, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source