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  2. The Rules of Film Noir
  • Aug 22, 2009
  • 60 min
  • Full-HD

The Rules of Film Noir (2009)

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

Category
Documentary
Country
United Kingdom
Companies
BBC Scotland

Matthew Sweet

Self - Presenter

Sheri Chinen Biesen

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

Neil Brand

Self

Sarah Churchwell

Self

Roger Deakins

Self

John Mathieson

Self

George Pelecanos

Self

Paul Schrader

Self

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