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Directed by Jacques Tourneur and starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas, the film follows Jeff Bailey, a former private investigator whose past catches up with him when a sinister figure from his previous life resurfaces.

Directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, and George Macready, the film unfolds in the seedy underbelly of post-World War II Buenos Aires. Johnny Farrell, a small-time gambler, finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of love and manipulation when he crosses paths with the seductive and enigmatic Gilda, the wife of his employer and former associate.

Directed by Nicholas Ray, offering a gripping tale of mystery, betrayal, and friendship. The story revolves around a successful singer, Marian Washburn, whose rise to stardom is overshadowed by a tragic incident that leaves her best friend, Susan, shot and on the verge of death.

After discovering that his wife has been unfaithful, attorney David Trask (Gary Merrill) decides to fly to Los Angeles. He becomes friendly with three other passengers, each with his own story: salesman Eddie Hoke (Keenan Wynn), actress Binky Gay (Shelley Winters) and Dr. Bob Fortness (Michael Rennie). When the plane crashes and the other three are among the dead, Trask decides to visit the families of each. He helps them cope and also finds out some surprises about his new friends.

Directed by Joseph Kane, this classic film follows the story of a man who, after narrowly escaping death, finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal.

Cry Terror! (also known as The Third Rail) is a 1958 American crime thriller film starring James Mason, Inger Stevens, and Rod Steiger. The story, written and directed by Andrew L. Stone, revolves around a criminal mastermind named Paul Hoplin (played by Rod Steiger). Hoplin devises a sophisticated blackmail scheme, intending to extort a $500,000 ransom by threatening to blow up a crowded airline using an explosive device unwittingly designed by electronics expert Jim Molner (played by James Mason).

After World War II, a former P.O.W. named Laurence Gerard (played by Dick Powell) returns to France to uncover the truth behind the killing of his bride, a member of the French Resistance. His investigation leads him to a mysterious collaborator named Marcel Jarnac, who supposedly died in 1943.

Directed by Anatole Litvak and based on the play "The Gentle People" by Irwin Shaw, the story unfolds with a sense of impending danger lurking within the fog that envelops the harbor. The film centers around George, a hardened yet principled fisherman played by John Garfield, who is struggling to make an honest living amidst the corruption and criminality of the docks. When George and his fellow fisherman become targets of racketeers led by the sinister gangster Harold (played by Charles Trowbridge), tensions rise and loyalties are tested.

Set in a shadowy underworld of crime, the story follows Steve Randall (played by Steve Brodie), a truck driver who becomes unwittingly entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and murder.

A war veteran who finds himself embroiled in a complex web of crime and deception. After a heist goes wrong, Bob is left searching for answers and seeking revenge against those who betrayed him.

A resourceful and determined young woman named Ann Nicholson, played by Ruth Roman, who becomes unwittingly involved in a dangerous espionage plot. When Ann accepts a ride from a stranger named John Emmett, portrayed by Sterling Hayden, she soon discovers that he is not who he claims to be.

Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, and Robert Mitchum, the story centers around Ann Hamilton (Hepburn), who marries the charismatic inventor Alan Garroway (Taylor) despite warnings about his troubled past.

Inspired by true events, the film follows the intense manhunt for a cunning and elusive criminal who terrorizes Los Angeles with his clever and daring robberies. As law enforcement races against time to capture the elusive perpetrator, tensions rise and stakes escalate, culminating in a riveting showdown. Directed by Alfred L. Werker and Anthony Mann, and starring Richard Basehart and Scott Brady

Directed by André De Toth. The story revolves around insurance agent John Forbes, played by Dick Powell, who becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with a seductive model named Mona Stevens, portrayed by Lizabeth Scott. When Mona's jealous ex-con lover, played by Raymond Burr, discovers their relationship, he sets out to torment John and his family, leading to a suspenseful game of cat and mouse.

Directed by John Cromwell, this classic noir follows the relentless pursuit of justice by a determined police captain, played by Robert Mitchum, as he battles against a powerful and ruthless mob boss, portrayed by Robert Ryan.

Directed by Alfred E. Green, this gripping thriller follows a determined journalist, played by Dennis O'Keefe, as he unravels a web of corruption and conspiracy surrounding a murder case.

An intense cat-and-mouse game between a determined police detective and a cunning ex-cop turned criminal. As tensions escalate and secrets unravel, the line between law and lawlessness becomes blurred, leading to a thrilling climax filled with twists and turns. Directed by Jerry Hopper and starring Sterling Hayden and Gloria Grahame.

Released in 1946, this gripping film noir follows the harrowing journey of George Steele, an art critic whose life spirals into chaos after experiencing a series of inexplicable events. Haunted by fragmented memories and plagued by paranoia, Steele must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and danger to uncover the truth behind his fractured reality. Directed by Irving Reis and starring Pat O'Brien and Claire Trevor,

Released in 1950, this groundbreaking film noir takes viewers behind the bars of a women's prison, where a group of inmates struggle to survive amidst brutality, corruption, and desperation. As they navigate the harsh realities of incarceration, they form bonds of friendship and solidarity while confronting their own demons and fighting for their freedom. Directed by John Cromwell and starring Eleanor Parker.

When musician Jim Henry becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder case, he must go on the run to clear his name. Teaming up with a savvy hitchhiker named Mrs. Cummings, Jim embarks on a cross-country quest for justice, pursued by both the law and the real killer. Directed by Nathan Juran.

This gripping film noir follows the story of Bill Clark, a troubled ex-convict struggling to rebuild his life after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. As he navigates the challenges of society and confronts his past demons, Bill finds unexpected hope and redemption in the form of a compassionate woman named Cathy.

Directed by Fritz Lang. The story follows Christopher Cross, a mild-mannered cashier and aspiring painter, who becomes entangled with a deceitful femme fatale, Kitty, and her manipulative boyfriend, Johnny.

Based on the short story by Ernest Hemingway. Follows the investigation into the murder of an ex-boxer, Ole "Swede" Andersen. As insurance investigator Jim Reardon delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed that leads him down a dangerous path. Directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner.

Journey into the shadows of New York City, where a young woman named Mary searches for her missing sister Jacqueline. As Mary uncovers a sinister cult and a web of secrets, she realizes she may be in more danger than she ever imagined. Directed by Mark Robson and produced by the legendary Val Lewton, 'The Seventh Victim' is a haunting exploration of mystery, suspense, and the human psyche.

Detective Mark McPherson becomes enthralled by the hauntingly beautiful portrait of Laura, a young woman whose murder he is investigating. As he delves deeper into her life, he becomes entangled in a web of deception and desire, uncovering shocking secrets along the way.