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The Maltese Falcon

Dir.: John Huston
| 100 minutes

When Private Eye Sam Spade is hired to protect a woman from the man threatening her, he becomes entangled with the police, a series of crooks, and the lady herself. The Maltese Falcon is considered a masterpiece of Film Noir, a perfectly styled, sophisticated, and witty work.

Double Indemnity

Dir.: Billy Wilder
| 107 minutes

A young scheming wife convinces an insurance agent to murder her wealthy husband and split the profits. Unfortunately, all does not go as planned.... In a mix of romance and cynicism, Billy Wilder adapts Chandler's brilliant script to present a highly enjoyable film.

The Killers

Dir.: Robert Siodmak
| 103 minutes

An insurance investigator sets out to discover the motives of two hitmen, and through a series of flashbacks, he leads the audience to the killers and their senders. A pinnacle of Film Noir, The Killers is presented with a hypnotic atmosphere, a sweeping plot, and two smoldering stars.  

Dark Passage

Dir.: Delmer Daves
| 106 minutes

A woman offers unexpected help to an escaped convict, who she believes is not guilty and wants to help prove his innocence. Full of twists-and-turns, Dark Passage is a unique work that offers an innovative style that was ahead of its time.   

Gun Crazy

Dir.: Joseph H. Lewis
| 87 minutes

Bart and Annie discover a shared talent for guns. As their love blossoms, the two embark on a journey full of passion and crime across the US. Joseph H. Lewis' classic work is a crime thriller made with creative freedom and unrestricted innovative direction.

Night and the City

Dir.: Jules Dassin
| 96 minutes

A small-time hustler manages to weave his way into the wrestling business but soon discovers that no one will financially vouch for him. Jules Dassin takes Film Noir out of the studio and into the streets of post-War London and presents it as an emotional and ethical labyrinth.

In a Lonely Place

Dir.: Nicholas Ray
| 93 minutes

The main suspect in a murder is provided an alibi by his neighbor. As the two grow close, she cannot help but worry he might be the killer. A masterful and refined Film Noir that uses the genre's tropes to plant uncertainty and boasts tremendous performances.

The Big Heat

Dir.: Fritz Lang
| 90 minutes

A police sergeant investigating the suicide of a former officer is pulled into a ramified investigation that drags him and his family into a bloodbath. The result is a singular work that blurs the line between good and evil and rigidity and vulnerability.

The Night of the Hunter

Dir.: Charles Laughton
| 92 minutes

A charismatic preacher marries a young widow to try and find the stash her husband hid, but her children will do everything they can to protect the money. What follows is a chilling thriller instigating fear and menace that will leave you breathless.

Touch of Evil

Dir.: Orson Welles
| 110 minutes

The clash of wills between an evil American cop and a Mexican drug-squad investigator is at the center of Orson Welles' film. Welles takes the tropes and characteristics of the Film Noir to the very edge  to present this masterful classic. 

Kiss Me Deadly

Dir.: Robert Aldrich
| 106 minutes

A woman, running barefoot on a secluded road, tries to stop a car. What follows is a wild plot full of twists and turns, malice, and an ever-growing body count. Robert Aldrich's extreme Film Noir is a mesmerizing thriller – deceptive, swift, and unexpected.

The Killing

Dir.: Stanley Kubrick
| 84 minutes

A daring race-track robbery is the plot for Stanley Kubrick’s third feature. Kubrick, thanks to a script that flexibly moves on the timeline, with well-formed characters, a witty dialogue, and virtuoso camera movements, turns this plot into a thriller that is sophisticated, clever and enjoyable.