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Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy, Humphrey Bogart Nicholas Ray
Description:
Potent and brooding film noir from Nicholas Ray, with Humphrey Bogart as short-fused screenwriter Dixon Steele, exonerated in the murder of a hat-check girl through the alibi of intrigued new neighbor Laurel Gray (Gloria Grahame). But as the romance between Steele and Laurel grows, she gets intimate glances at his temper... and doubts to his innocence begin to arise. Frank Lovejoy, Carl Benton Reid, Art Smith, Jeff Donnell also star. 94 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; documentary; featurettes; radio play; theatrical trailer.
"In A Lonely Place" is a film noir classic presented here in a high-quality DVD edition from Criterion. Based on the novel by Dorothy B. Hughes and directed by Nicholas Ray, the movie follows screenwriter Dixon Steele, who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case and whose volatile temperament threatens his relationship with his neighbor Laurel Gray. Stylish black-and-white photography, psychologically rich characters, and a tense, fatalistic atmosphere make this one of the most sophisticated Hollywood noirs of the 1950s. Criterion's DVD edition is known for its carefully restored image and sound, as well as thoughtfully curated supplemental features that deepen the viewer's understanding of the film and its production context.
Criterion is renowned among cinephiles for its meticulous, film-historically informed releases of important classics and contemporary masterpieces. Their editions typically emphasize high technical quality, respect for the original artistic vision, and scholarly added value through commentaries, essays, and bonus material. With "In A Lonely Place," Criterion once again foregrounds a key work of American cinema, treating it as both entertainment and a significant cultural artifact.
The film stars Humphrey Bogart, one of the most iconic actors of Hollywood's golden age, whose magnetic, ambivalent performance as Dixon Steele ranks among his most complex roles. Bogart is widely celebrated for classics such as "Casablanca," "The Maltese Falcon," and "The Big Sleep," in which he defined the hard-boiled yet vulnerable leading man. Opposite him is Gloria Grahame, an Oscar-winning actress remembered for her intense presence in films like "The Big Heat" and "The Bad and the Beautiful." Both bring emotional depth and ambiguity to their characters, elevating the film beyond conventional crime drama.
Director Nicholas Ray is revered as a master of visual storytelling and troubled, outsider figures, with a career that includes landmark works such as "Rebel Without a Cause." His direction in "In A Lonely Place" combines noir stylization with an almost modern psychological realism, making the film a key title in his oeuvre. The supporting cast and creative team, including noted character actors and accomplished technicians of the studio era, contribute to a tightly constructed, haunting drama that has influenced generations of filmmakers and remains a benchmark of the genre.
Actors:
Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy, Carl Benton Reid, Art Smith, Jeff Donnell
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