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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2009-08-22
Languageen
Runtime1h
Production

BBC Scotland

6.1(14)
•2009•1h

The Rules of Film Noir

Documentary

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay
Matthew Sweet

Principal Cast

9 credited
Matthew Sweet
Matthew SweetSelf - Presenter
SC
Sheri Chinen BiesenSelf - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir
NB
Neil BrandSelf
Sarah Churchwell
Sarah ChurchwellSelf
Roger Deakins
Roger DeakinsSelf
John Mathieson
John MathiesonSelf
George Pelecanos
George PelecanosSelf
Paul Schrader
Paul SchraderSelf
AW
Adrian WoottonSelf - Director of Crime Scene Festival

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