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Jun 28, 2024 · The director was Joseph H. Lewis, who went on to bigger acclaim. Rhodes’ essay conveys his directorial skills, noting the unique camera angles, from the fireplace, actors almost nose to nose...
3 days ago · Joseph H. Lewis directed noirs as diverse as Gun Crazy (1950) and The Big Combo (1955). The former—whose screenplay was written by the blacklisted Dalton Trumbo, disguised by a front—features a bank hold-up sequence shown in an unbroken take of over three minutes that was influential.
Jul 7, 2024 · L’amour fou as represented by two of Hollywood’s more forgettable also-rans (John Dall, Cathy O’Donnell) elevated to mythic status by Joseph H. Lewis’s wild, intense direction. The one-take bank robbery scene is, of course, legendary.
Jun 28, 2024 · In his book on Joseph H. Lewis’ Gun Crazy, Jim Kitses makes a direct connection between film noir and the iconography of American Westerns, claiming that “what gives Gun Crazy its centrality in the classic film noir cycle is its insight into the role of the Western myth…the pioneer mentality, the freedom so crucial in exploring a new land ...
Jul 3, 2024 · When police surround his apartment, there's a shoot-out, during which Detective Sam Wagner (Joseph Cotten) unwittingly kills Poole's wife. Poole is subsequently captured and jailed, but three years later he's back out on the street and hell-bent on revenge.
Jul 3, 2024 · This dark and stylish film noir, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, follows a driven detective's quest to take down a sadistic mob boss. Featuring strong performances from Cornel Wilde and Richard Conte, the film captivates viewers with its sharp dialogue, striking visual style, and intense action.
Jun 26, 2024 · The first full-length account of the life and work of Joseph H. Lewis, the noted director of films such as My Name is Julia Ross (1945) and The Halliday Brand (1957).
