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Subgenre Sampler

 
Force of EvilForce of Evil (1948) Recommended
Dir. Abraham Polonsky
Feat. John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor
Fascinating film noir in which crooked lawyer John Garfield turns on the mob to finance his gambling debts. This fiercely masculine morality tale is…
Fort ApacheFort Apache (1948)
Dir. John Ford
Feat. Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Shirley Temple
The first film of Ford's cavalry trilogy tells of a maverick martinet (Henry Fonda) at odds with his peers and the Injuns. Followed by SHE WORE A…
Gun CrazyGun Crazy (1948) Aro Favourite
Dir. Joseph H. Lewis
Feat. John Dall, Peggy Cummins
Cocked with outstanding set pieces, daring twists and a desperate, exciting romanticism, this 'B–movie' thriller makes the grade with any of…
HamletHamlet (1948) Recommended
Dir. Laurence Olivier
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Eileen Herlie, Basil Sydney
The Oscar winner of Best Picture, Actor, Art direction and Costume, Laurence Olivier's version soars with vitality and atmosphere. A classic.
He Walked By NightHe Walked By Night (1948)
Dir. Alfred L. Werker
Feat. Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, Roy Roberts
High–tension film noir shot in semi documentary style follows Richard Basehart as a psychopathic loner being doggedly pursued by LAPD's finest.
Joan of ArcJoan of Arc (1948)
Dir. Victor Fleming
Feat. Ingrid Bergman, Jose Ferrer, Gene Lockhart
Ingrid Bergman is radiant as the saintly Joan in Fleming's last film, and though perhaps unsuitably theatrical, has been greatly improved by…
Jungle Jim (1948)
Dir. William Berke
Feat. Johnny Weissmuller
Johhny Weissmuller's follow–up role to Tarzan, as similiarly styled jungle adventurer, with companion chimpanzee.
Key LargoKey Largo (1948) Recommended
Dir. John Huston
Feat. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall
Moody, suspenseful melodrama in which war vet Humphrey Bogart is confronted with gangster nastiness on the Florida Keys. Lauren Bacall looks on.
Lady from ShanghaiLady from Shanghai (1948) Recommended
Dir. Orson Welles
Feat. Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles
A bold experiment from Orson Welles in which his Irish traveller joins Rita Hayworth and others aboard a luxury yacht where a murder–mystery…
Les Enfants TerriblesLes Enfants Terribles (The Strange Ones) (1948) Recommended
Dir. Jean-Pierre Melville
Feat. Edouard Dermithe, Nicole Stephane
A poetic drama–fantasy from the pen of Jean Cocteau (who also directed several scenes), that centres round the narcissistic,…

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