Dark Passage
Dark Passage

Dark Passage

1947Movie106 minEnglish

A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Google Users90%
Director: Delmer DavesGenres: Film Noir, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man, wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife, escapes from San Quentin prison. He is aided by a woman who believes in his innocence and falls in love with him. Together, they navigate a dangerous path through the city, seeking to uncover the real killer and clear his name before the authorities catch up.

Critical Reception

Dark Passage was a critical and commercial success upon its release, lauded for its innovative use of subjective camerawork and Bogart's compelling performance. It remains a highly regarded example of the film noir genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced plot and thrilling atmosphere.
  • Bogart and Bacall's chemistry is a significant highlight.
  • The subjective camera technique enhances the sense of suspense and intimacy.

Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the suspenseful narrative, the iconic pairing of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, and the film's stylish direction.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its extensive use of subjective point-of-view shots, frequently showing the audience what the protagonist sees, and its innovative use of voice-over narration.

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tmdb28039023

Humphrey Bogart spends at least half of Dark Passage heard but not seen. When the movie isn’t shot from his point of view – little more than a gimmick in any day and age, though I guess in 1947 it might have had the benefit of novelty; sort...
John Chard

John Chard

Dark Passage, light journey. *** This review may contain spoilers *** Vincent Parry has been imprisoned in San Quentin for murdering his wife, he escapes at sets about clearing his name. After being picked up, and then hidden by Irene...