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After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
A gruff but dedicated detective investigates the murder of a young woman found drowned in a New York City reservoir. As he and his team delve into the victim's life and connections, they uncover a tangled web of deceit, blackmail, and desperation among a diverse cast of characters. The film culminates in a thrilling chase through the bustling metropolis as the killer is pursued.
The Naked City was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its gritty realism, authentic portrayal of urban life, and innovative use of on-location shooting. It is considered a landmark film in the film noir genre and a testament to the documentary-style approach to filmmaking.
Praised for its authentic depiction of New York City and its gritty, documentary-like style.
Hailed as a masterclass in film noir, with a compelling mystery and strong performances.
Celebrated for its innovative use of real city locations, immersing the audience in the urban environment.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's compelling realism and suspenseful narrative, appreciating its contribution to the crime drama genre.
Won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White. Nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
The film famously concludes with a voice-over narration stating, 'There are eight million stories in the naked city. This has been one of them,' a line that became iconic and inspired the title of the subsequent television series.
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There's quite an affecting documentary feel to this film as "Lt. Muldoon" (Barry Fitzgerald) investigates the drowning of model "Jean" in what should have been the safety of her New York apartment. This cop is no slouch and is quickly dragg...
By being filmed on the streets of New York, _Naked City_ is a film that earnestly attempts to bring a sense of realism to the noir genre. This ambitious attempt, however, falls short of the mark, lacking the grit and charm that define true ...
Entertaining crime-drama featuring some great NYC locales and the performance from Barry Fitzgerald was fun. Not a great film noir so can't say it's a classic in my book, but still a well done film from the 1940s. **3.75/5**