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The Rules of Film Noir
The Rules of Film Noir
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The Rules of Film Noir

2009
1h
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2009

Runtime

1h

Storyline

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

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Aug 22, 2009
Languages
English
Director
Elaine Donnelly Pieper
Production
BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

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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