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Crossfire (1947)

★ 7.2Approved88 minDirector: Edward Dmytryk

1947 noir drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk

Crossfire is a 1947 American crime film noir directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Robert Young, Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan, Gloria Grahame and Sam Levene. It is based on the 1945 novel The Brick Foxhole by the future film director Richard Brooks. The plot concerns a murder investigation among a group of demobilized military personnel, where antisemitism is a motivating factor.

Though produced by "B-movie" specialists RKO Pictures, the film proved a critical and commercial success and was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Ryan. It was the first B-movie to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination.

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What is Crossfire about?
Crossfire (1947) — Homicide Capt. Finlay finds evidence that one or more of a group of demobilized soldiers is involved in the death of Joseph Samuels. In flashbacks, we see the night's events from different viewpoints as army Sgt. Keeley investigates on his own, trying to clear Mitchell, to whom c
Is Crossfire based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Crossfire scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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