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The Rules of Film Noir

20091hElaine Donnelly Pieper
IMDb 7.3

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

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What is The Rules of Film Noir (2009) about?

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

Who stars in The Rules of Film Noir?

The Rules of Film Noir stars Matthew Sweet (Self - Presenter), Sheri Chinen Biesen (Self - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir), Neil Brand (Self), Sarah Churchwell (Self), Roger Deakins (Self). The film was directed by Elaine Donnelly Pieper.

How long is The Rules of Film Noir?

The Rules of Film Noir has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

Is The Rules of Film Noir worth watching?

The Rules of Film Noir holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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