7 Most Influential Noir Films

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 22, 2024

The Crooked Way (1949)

Directed by Robert Florey follows veteran Eddie Rice who sustained an injury in the head in combat but after the treatment he has no knowledge of his life, family and friends.

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter, and Norma Desmond, a former silent-film star who draws him into her deranged fantasy world, where she dreams of making a triumphant return to the screen.

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

The story follows a serial killer who poses as a preacher and pursues two children in an attempt to get his hands on $10,000 of stolen cash hidden by their late father.

A Woman's Face (1941)

The story is about a facially disfigured blackmailer who despises everyone she encounters. When a plastic surgeon corrects her disfigurement, Anna becomes torn between starting a new life and returning to her dark past.

The Big Sleep (1946)

Howard Hawks’s film chronicles a wealthy family that hires private investigator Philip to deal with Arthur, a blackmailer. As he investigates the case and Arthur is discovered dead, his life takes an unexpected turn.

Mystery Street (1950)

A black-and-white film noir directed by John Sturges, the story centers on a car theft and murder case; the investigator uses medical science to find the murderer.

The Sniper (1952)

Based on a story by Edna and Edward Anhalt follows Eddie, a mentally disturbed man, who targets women with a sniper rifle. Despite seeking help, his violent urges and hatred towards women continue.

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