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By Xgary X (983) on 05 May 2011

Decent film noir/ drama that is heightened by the use of its stars Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake (who is superb), Good just not as memorable…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 01 May 2011

Despite its pedigree, a fairly standard film noir drama…

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By Rick R (465) on 30 Mar 2011

The Cohen Brothers' Miller Crossing is too similar not to have been copied without any credit to the movie or Dashiell Hammett novel…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 19 Feb 2011

A classic noir mystery based on Dashiell Hammet's best known novel, and also Veronica Lake's best film, this abounds with great performances,…

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By Jacob O (99) on 01 Feb 2011

Based on the Dashiell Hammet novel, The Glass Key is another great film noir, with some wonderful characters and smart direction…

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By Sabrina I (88) on 17 Oct 2010

Inspiration for Miller's Crossing so gotta give it some props…

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By Martin K (278) on 31 Jan 2010

Mostly faithful adaptation, but I think the story is best suited to print - there's too much maneuvering, too little action…

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By Gabriella S (24) on 09 Dec 2009

Lake and Ladd are always a delight to watch. Crackling dialogue. Gorgeous shots. Great costumes. And memorable thugs…

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By Stephen M (1,308) on 08 Aug 2009

Brian Donlevy's crooked, McGinty-ish politician angers a criminal associate (Joseph Calleia, effortlessly sinister) by pledging his support…

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By Stella D (433) on 07 Jan 2009

This is a classic Film Noir with an apparent simple story that turns out to be a decent plot of politics, murder, and betrayal with great moments…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 24 Sep 2008

There's some chemistry between two of the leads and everyone seems better when Alan Ladd is around…

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By Private U (13,627) on 01 Aug 2008

YLE mainosti tata klassikkona, mutta ei kaikki film noir ole mustaa kultaa…

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By Anthony G (806) on 16 Jul 2008

Very entertaining performances and an interesting story. What more could you ask for…

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By Daniel G (1,520) on 22 Mar 2008

Inspired both Yojimbo and Miller's Crossing…

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By Anthony V (664) on 22 Mar 2008

Inspired both Yojimbo and Miller's Crossing…

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By Juuso L (93) on 19 Nov 2007

Alan Ladd is good, but for the most part this is pretty basic noir…

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By Noonay M (3) on 26 Oct 2007

Awesome film. There were three Veronica Lake/Alan Ladd noirs. This one is my fav…

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By Kevin G (829) on 14 Oct 2007

Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake are smashing in this very cool film noir movie. It's one of the best…

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By James Y (145) on 10 Oct 2007

The boss's fixer doesn't grow a conscience, but a dame gets him to decide to quit anyway…

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By Tony D (457) on 02 Jul 2007

Classic film noir...I love the dialog in these movies…

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