Blackout
Blackout

Blackout

1954Movie87 minEnglish

When a beautiful young woman suddenly offers inebriated Casey Morrow a lot of money for a quick and easy job, he doesn't ask too many questions. But when the girl's father is found murdered the following day and Morrow's coat is soaked with blood, he must unravel the mystery to clear his name.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Max KalishGenres: Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is found dead in his office, and the only clue is a woman's glove. As the investigation unfolds, a web of deceit, betrayal, and double-crossing is revealed, pointing towards a conspiracy involving a dangerous femme fatale and her associates.

Critical Reception

Blackout is a lesser-known but competent entry in the film noir genre. While not groundbreaking, it offers a solid mystery with typical genre elements, appreciated by fans of the style for its atmospheric tension and convoluted plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its classic film noir atmosphere and suspense.
  • The plot can be convoluted but ultimately satisfying for genre enthusiasts.
  • Features a strong femme fatale archetype driving the mystery.

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Fun Fact

The film was released as a B-movie, often paired with other features, contributing to its less prominent status in film history despite its genre appeal.

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CinemaSerf

As was common in the fifties, a jobbing American B-lister was brought over to add a bit of box office to a mid-budget British crime thriller. This time it was Dane Clark who portrays the down at heel "Morrow". In a bar he meets the glamorou...