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. 5 +94

    Casablanca

    1942, in 39 top lists Check
  2. 55 -31

    Attack

    1956, in 2 top lists Check
  3. 84 +130

    Fixed Bayonets!

    1951, in 1 top list Check
  4. 139 +458

    The Steel Helmet

    1951, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 685 -391

    I, Jane Doe

    1948 — a.k.a. Diary of a Bride, in 1 top list Check
  6. 721 -25

    The Unwritten Code

    1944, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on Apr 23, 2012; source