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1952 · 71 min · NR

The Narrow Margin

Directed by Richard Fleischer · Thriller, Crime

The Narrow Margin (1952) is a Thriller film, directed by Richard Fleischer set in Chicago and Los Angeles during the 1950s. It runs 71 minutes and is rated NR.

A film noir, with a tense tone. The story unfolds through single location / bottle.

Cinematography
George E. Diskant
Cast
Charles McGrawMarie WindsorJacqueline WhiteGordon GebertQueenie LeonardDavid ClarkePeter VirgoDon Beddoe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ChicagoLos Angeles
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Film Noir
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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