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1944 · 88 min · NR

Laura

Directed by Otto Preminger · Drama, Mystery

Laura (1944) is a Drama film, directed by Otto Preminger set in New York City during the 1940s.

A murder mystery and film noir, with a tense and romantic tone. Themes of obsession and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
David Raksin
Cinematography
Joseph LaShelle
Cast
Dana AndrewsGene TierneyClifton WebbVincent PriceJudith AndersonDorothy AdamsWally AlbrightBobby Barber

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder MysteryFilm Noir
Themes
ObsessionLove & Longing
Tone
TenseRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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