1950 · 79 min · NR

Force of Evil

Name: Force of Evil
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 79 min
Cast: John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor, Howland Chamberlain, Roy Roberts

Directed by Abraham Polonsky · Crime, Drama

Force of Evil (1950) is a Crime film, directed by Abraham Polonsky set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 79 minutes and is rated NR.

A film noir and organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition, family & loyalty, and power & corruption run throughout.

Cinematography

George Barnes

Cast

John GarfieldThomas GomezMarie WindsorHowland ChamberlainRoy RobertsPaul FixStanley PragerBarry Kelley

The world of this film

Setting

Where

New York City

Setting

Urban

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Film Noir Organized Crime

Themes

Greed & Ambition Family & Loyalty Power & Corruption

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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