The Rules of Film Noir
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Documentary
Directed by
Elaine Donnelly Pieper
Overview
Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.
Director and cast
- Elaine Donnelly Pieper Director
- Matthew Sweet as Himself - Presenter
- Sheri Chinen Biesen as Herself - Author, 'Blackout: World War II & the Origins of Film Noir'
- Neil Brand as Himself
- Sarah Churchwell as Herself
- Roger Deakins as Himself
- John Mathieson as Himself
- George Pelecanos as Himself
- Paul Schrader as Himself
- Adrian Wootton as Himself - Director of Crime Scene Festival
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