| Description |
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Film noir classic collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, standard version; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
English or French dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, James Whitmore, Sam Jaffe, John McIntire, Marc Lawrence, Barry Kelley, Anthony Caruso, Teresa Celli, Marilyn Monroe. |
| Credits |
Music, Miklos Rozsa ; cinematography, Harold Rosson ; editor, George Boemler. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1950. |
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From a novel by W.R. Burnett. |
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Special features: introduction by John Huston derived from an archival interview; commentary by author/film-noir specialist Drew Casper with co-star James Whitmore; theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
An aging criminal is released from prison and decides to assemble the old gang to go on one last heist. Based on the book by W.R. Burnett. |
| Subject |
Burnett, W. R. (William Riley), 1899-1982 -- Television adaptations.
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Burnett, W. R. (William Riley), 1899-1982 -- Film adaptations.
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Jewelry theft -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Ex-convicts -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Detective and mystery films.
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Film noir.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Huston, John, 1906-1987.
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Burnett, W. R. (William Riley), 1899-1982.
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Hornblow, Arthur, Jr., 1893-1976.
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Maddow, Ben, 1909-1992.
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Hayden, Sterling, 1916-1986.
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Calhern, Louis, 1895-1956.
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Hagen, Jean, 1924-1977.
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Jaffe, Sam, 1891-1984.
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Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962.
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Whitmore, J. (James)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Turner Entertainment Co.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Subtitle on container: City under the city. |
| ISBN |
0790789655 |
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9780790789651 |
| Standard No. |
012569590328 |
| Music No. |
65903 Warner Home Video |
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