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The Rules of Film Noir

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2009-08-22
1h 0m
English
Released
BBC Scotland

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Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.

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About The Rules of Film Noir

Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers. Running 60 minutes.

The Rules of Film Noir Cast and Characters

The cast features Matthew Sweet (as Self - Presenter), Sheri Chinen Biesen (as Self - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir), Neil Brand (as Self), Sarah Churchwell (as Self), and Roger Deakins (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Rules of Film Noir has built such a passionate audience.

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The Rules of Film Noir flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Rules of Film Noir runs for 60 minutes (about 1 hour).

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The Rules of Film Noir holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 14 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Rules of Film Noir?

The main cast includes Matthew Sweet, Sheri Chinen Biesen, Neil Brand, and Sarah Churchwell, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The Rules of Film Noir was released in 2009.

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What is The Rules of Film Noir about?

The Rules of Film Noir is a Documentary English-language film. Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.

When was The Rules of Film Noir released?

The Rules of Film Noir was released on August 22, 2009. It has a runtime of 1h 0m. The film was produced by BBC Scotland.

Who stars in The Rules of Film Noir?

The Rules of Film Noir stars Matthew Sweet, Sheri Chinen Biesen, Neil Brand and Sarah Churchwell. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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