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1948 · 95 min · NR

The Big Clock

Directed by John Farrow · Crime, Thriller

The Big Clock (1948) is a Crime film, directed by John Farrow set in New York City during the 1940s.

A film noir, with a tense tone. Themes of power & corruption play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Victor Young
Cinematography
John F. Seitz
Cast
Ray MillandCharles LaughtonMaureen O'SullivanGeorge MacreadyRita JohnsonElsa LanchesterHarold VermilyeaDan Tobin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Film Noir
Themes
Power & Corruption
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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