Review of They Live by Night (1949) by James-Masaki R — 14 Feb 2010
From his debut film, Nicholas Ray showed that he was already a bonafide master of cinema. The classic "They Live By Night" is a film noir without the trenchcoats and hats, but closer to the heart of the south.
But there are still the femme fatales, the outlaws, guns, violence, and darkness. And how can you not like Farley Granger? Even as a bad guy in the leading role. Probably the best runaway fugitive noir, after the "criminally" underrated "Gun Crazy".
This review of They Live by Night (1949) was written by James-Masaki R on 14 Feb 2010.
They Live by Night has generally received positive reviews.
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