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The Rules of Film Noir

The Rules of Film Noir

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Rules of Film Noir
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2009-08-22
  • Runtime: 60 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (13 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: BBC Scotland
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1878
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Matthew Sweet

Matthew Sweet

as Self - Presenter

Sheri Chinen Biesen

Sheri Chinen Biesen

as Self - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film Noir

Neil Brand

Neil Brand

as Self

Sarah Churchwell

Sarah Churchwell

as Self

Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins

as Self

John Mathieson

John Mathieson

as Self

George Pelecanos

George Pelecanos

as Self

Paul Schrader

Paul Schrader

as Self

Adrian Wootton

Adrian Wootton

as Self - Director of Crime Scene Festival

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

filmmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

The Rules of Film Noir is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2009-08-22.

Who are the main actors in The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Matthew Sweet, Sheri Chinen Biesen, Neil Brand, Sarah Churchwell, Roger Deakins, .

Where can I watch The Rules of Film Noir online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Rules of Film Noir is available.

Is The Rules of Film Noir based on a true story?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

The Rules of Film Noir has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 13 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by BBC Scotland. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Rules of Film Noir filmed?â–Ľ

The Rules of Film Noir was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Rules of Film Noir is 60 minutes.

Is The Rules of Film Noir suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Rules of Film Noir?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Rules of Film Noir.

Does The Rules of Film Noir have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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