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Origins of Film Noir

Origins of Film Noir

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Documentary

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Jump into the world of Film Noir and look at how the technology and economic factors gave birth to a genre that still deeply influences the way filmmakers work today. Take a look at 4 Film Noirs spanning the beginning and end of the classic film noir era: "The Stranger on the Third Floor", "Double Indemnity", "The Big Combo" and "Touch of Evil".

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

18 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

13 March 2013

Country

United States of America

Cast

John P. Hess

John P. Hess

Narrator

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