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So Dark the Night (1946)

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This well-plotted and executed film noir suffered from its lack of star power, but has become something of a cult classic. Steven Geray stars as Henri Cassin, a French detective from the Paris Surete, who takes his first vacation in many years to St. Margot and the country inn of the Michaud family. There, he falls in love with the innkeeper's daughter Nanette (Micheline Cheirel), who is already engaged to a local farmer, Leon Archard (Paul Marion). Urged to pursue a romance with Cassin by her

Unrated, 1 hr. 11 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Columbia Pictures

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All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0)

Strange, nightmarish and original crime film, with visually creative direction.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television | Comment
Classic Film and Television

A rarely shown obscure film.

August 22, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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