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Out of the Past (1947)
Directed by Jacques Tourneur
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Overview
Jeff Bailey seems to be a mundane gas station owner in remote Bridgeport, California. He is dating local girl Ann Miller and lives a quiet life. But Jeff has a secret past, and when a mysterious stranger arrives in town, Jeff is forced to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Length 97 minutes
Actors
Robert Mitchum | Jane Greer | Kirk Douglas | Paul Valentine | Virginia Huston | Rhonda Fleming | Richard Webb | Steve Brodie | Dickie Moore | Ken Niles | Mary Field | Oliver Blake | Harry Hayden | Theresa Harris | Frank Wilcox | John Kellogg | Brooks Benedict | Homer Dickenson | Mike Lally | Bill Wallace | Eumenio Blanco | Victor Romito | Wesley Bly | Mildred Boyd | James Bush | James Conaty | Alphonso DuBois | Rudy Germane | Adda Gleason | Philip Morris | Manuel París | Caleb Peterson | Jeffrey Sayre | Charles Regan | Tony Roux | Wallace Scott | Archie Twitchell | Joe Gilbert
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | TV | Streaming | TV | 9 stars |
| (Average) 9 stars |
Viewing Notes
Just about as perfect a film noir as you can get. This is such a great film. Mitchum, Greer, and Douglas are all fantastic. The plot is sufficiently complex and convoluted with twists and double-crosses. The cinematography is gorgeous, whether it’s the beautiful Sierra Nevadas or a dark, shadowy apartment.
Jacques Tourneur was a really talented director. Sadly, apparently due to personal issues, he didn’t have the career he probably should have had.
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