The Third Man
A moody, shadow-drenched descent into postwar intrigue, where every alley hides a secret and loyalty is tested.
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The Night of the Generals
A slow-burning, shadowy war mystery that feels heavy with moral rot and quiet dread.
About 1967 film by Anatole Litvak
Genres drama, war, neo-noir
Directed by Anatole Litvak
Written by Joseph Kessel, Paul Dehn
Starring Christopher Plummer, Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Donald Pleasence, Philippe Noiret, Juliette Gréco, Tom Courtenay, Charles Gray
Music Maurice Jarre
Runtime 145 min
Country United States, France, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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