Dir. Jacques Tourneur · Starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Paul Valentine, Virginia Huston, Rhonda Fleming · Music Roy Webb
“OUT of the Sun, OUT of the Moonlight, OUT of the Past.”
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The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
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This is a journey into the shadowy depths of classic noir, where cynical characters navigate a world of inescapable pasts and treacherous desires. Expect a sultry, fatalistic atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and stunning black-and-white visuals that perfectly capture its world-weary mood.
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