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Night and the City (1950)

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It's Noirvember again.

Which means a shadowy wild ride through the black and white streets and alleys of Film Noir. This month the Cinephiles dive into the underrated gem from 1950 Night and the City.  Starring the great Richard Widmark and the gorgeous Gene Tierney this film tells the tragic frenetic story of American hustler Harry Fabian trying to make it big in the wrestling underworld of London by any means necessary.

Join us on a dark rainy winter night as we delve into this powerhouse of a movie full of classic film noir characters. Hear about Gene Tierney's tragic Hollywood story and the blacklisting of director Jules Dassin. This film's reputation continues to grow year by year as more people watch it and you're getting in on the ground floor with this episode. A must for all fans of Film Noir and those wishing to dip their toes into the genre. Enjoy!

 

Cinephiles Must See Film Noirs

Double Indemnity (1944)

Touch of Evil (1958)

Detour (1945)

Night and the City (1950)

Maltese Falcon (1941)

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

 

Cinephiles Deep Cut Film Noirs

Raw Deal (1948)

Deadline at Dawn (1946)

D.O.A. (1949)

Angel Face (1952)

Cry Danger (1951)

Criss Cross (1949)

 

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