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In a Lonely Place (1950)

โ€œThe Bogart suspense picture with the surprise finish!โ€

7.6/10 ยท 685 votes 1h 33m nr ThrillerRomanceDramaCrimeMystery

#6 of 8 films from 1950 #171 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Nicholas Ray ยท Written by Dorothy B. Hughes, Andrew Solt

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Overview

A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Dixon Steele
Gloria Grahameas Laurel Gray
Frank Lovejoyas Brub Nicolai
Carl Benton Reidas Capt. Lochner
Art Smithas Mel Lippman
Jeff Donnellas Sylvia Nicolai
Martha Stewartas Mildred Atkinson
Robert Warwickas Charlie Waterman
Morris Ankrumas Lloyd Barnes
William Chingas Ted Barton
Steven Gerayas Paul
Hadda Brooksas Singer
James Arnessas Young Detective (uncredited)
Pat Bartonas Second Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMay 17, 1950
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” about the same as the 1950 average of 100 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$1,400,000
IMDbtt0042593

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Questions

How long is In a Lonely Place?
In a Lonely Place runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is In a Lonely Place worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 685 votes, which places it #6 of 8 films released in 1950 in this index (top 38%) and #171 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed In a Lonely Place?
In a Lonely Place was directed by Nicholas Ray. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rebel Without a Cause (1955).
Who stars in In a Lonely Place?
Humphrey Bogart as Dixon Steele; Gloria Grahame as Laurel Gray; Frank Lovejoy as Brub Nicolai; Carl Benton Reid as Capt. Lochner; Art Smith as Mel Lippman; Jeff Donnell as Sylvia Nicolai.
What is In a Lonely Place rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In a Lonely Place?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50459.

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