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The Rules of Film Noir

The Rules of Film Noir

2009•1h 0m•6.0/10
Documentary

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6.0/10(13)

Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.

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Production

BBC Scotland

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Matthew Sweet

Matthew Sweet

Self - Presenter

Sheri Chinen Biesen

Self - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir

Neil Brand

Self

Sarah Churchwell

Sarah Churchwell

Self

Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins

Self

John Mathieson

John Mathieson

Self

George Pelecanos

George Pelecanos

Self

Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader

Self

Adrian Wootton

Self - Director of Crime Scene Festival

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