The Big Night (1951)
Director Joseph Losey | DP Hal Mohr
Joseph Losey’s last American movie is a powerful and affecting drama of a boy crossing into manhood one dark noir night.
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Cinematic Cities: New Jersey Shore
– May 14, 2010Posted in: Directors, Films, Lobby, Noir Cities
Ah, the Jersey shore indeed Tony, a place I have made pilgramages to you annually throughout my life. It’s the most famous ocean line in the US, and no wonder at some point in time it’s served as the setting for some atmospheric noir, such as this Losey gem. Of course years later in 1981, Louie Malle brought his film crew down there to film his masterful ATLANTIC CITY, which again used these intoxicating settings (you could almost taste the salt in the air) to intoxicating effect.
I knew this one would appeal to you Sam…