The Rules of Film Noir (2009)

  • NR
  • 08/22/2009 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 1h

Overview

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

Matthew Sweet

Writer

Elaine Donnelly Pieper

Director

Cast

Matthew Sweet's headshot

Matthew Sweet

Self - Presenter
Sheri Chinen Biesen's headshot

Sheri Chinen Biesen

Self - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir
Neil Brand's headshot

Neil Brand

Self
Sarah Churchwell's headshot

Sarah Churchwell

Self
Roger Deakins's headshot

Roger Deakins

Self
John Mathieson's headshot

John Mathieson

Self
George Pelecanos's headshot

George Pelecanos

Self
Paul Schrader's headshot

Paul Schrader

Self

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