They Live by Night (1949)

Directed by Nicholas Ray
Cast: Cathy O’Donnel, Farley Granger, Howard da Silva, Jay C. Flippen
The first feature from one of the romantics of the classic American Cinema, Nicholas Ray, is a human crime drama noir driven by strong leads and classic heartfelt dialogue, delivered in a tight narrative and superb low-light cinematography. A dramatic film noir example that is an absolute classic.
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