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Film noir (/ n w ɑːr /; French: [film nwaʁ]) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylized Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarded as the "classic period" of American film noir.
- United States
- early 1920s – late 1950s
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For the sake of this list, we’ve highlighted the top-reviewed films from the classic film noir era, roughly defined as starting in 1940 and ending in 1959. On this list you’ll find some of...
Apr 6, 2024 · Immerse yourself in the shadowy world of crime and intrigue with our list of the best film noir movies. Explore the timeless classics that define this genre.
- Mildred Pierce (1945) Warner Brothers, with its emphasis on crime and social problem films, was one of the earliest and most successful studios to make noir films.
- The Woman in the Window (1944) Many characters in film noir based their actions on deeply seeded psychological motivations, and nowhere is this more evident than in The Woman in the Window, directed by German emigre Fritz Lang, who made a number of classic films in Germany (such as Metropolis and M) before fleeing Hitler.
- Gun Crazy (1950) A precursor to Bonnie and Clyde, Gun Crazy is the story of Bart Tare (John Dall) a troubled young man who is good with a gun who meets sharpshooter Annie Laurie Starr (Peggy Cummins) when they work together at a carnival.
- The Hitchhiker (1953) For years, film directing was a totally male dominated profession, and The Hitchhiker is rare in that it was directed by a woman, actress Ida Lupino.
Mar 10, 2024 · Film noir movies are classified by their morally dubious characters, moody atmospheres, sometimes complex plots, downbeat endings (more often than not), and certain visual aesthetics that are...
Apr 29, 2024 · Defined as a heavily stylized take on a classic crime story, film noir is characterized by its striking black-and-white cinematography and complex, morally ambiguous stories about troubled men,...
