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1947 · 106 min · NR

Dark Passage

Directed by Delmer Daves · Thriller, Mystery

Dark Passage (1947) is a Thriller film, directed by Delmer Daves set in San Francisco during the 1940s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated NR.

A film noir, with a tense tone. Themes of identity run throughout.

Composer
Franz Waxman
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Cast
Humphrey BogartLauren BacallBruce BennettAgnes MooreheadTom D'AndreaClifton YoungDouglas KennedyRory Mallinson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Film Noir
Themes
Identity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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