LTP Noir: Force of Evil (1948)
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English - June 15, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 107 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBooks Arts History books literature fiction reading reviews detective crime Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this installment, Josh presents a clean line through the scandalous phlegm of HUAC and the red scare in Hollywood which served as backdrop for many great film noir productions, including 1948's "Force of Evil". Director Abraham Polonsky fills each frame with atmosphere and suggestive imagery to help convey themes of family conflict and corruption. Heralded still for its lyrical, razor-sharp script, "Force of Evil" has earned a place in the pantheon of film noir. John Garfield, Thomas Gomez and Beatrice Pearson star in this compelling thriller showcasing the rot of capitalist greed in the American underworld.