Decoy

Name: Decoy
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1946
Rating: 42
Cast: Jean Gillie, Edward Norris, Robert Armstrong, Herbert Rudley, Sheldon Leonard

1946·Movie

1h 16min

Ratings

42/100

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6.7

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About

She Treats Men the Way They've Been Treating Women for Years!

A fatally shot female gangleader recounts her sordid life of crime to a police officer just before she dies.

DNA

Genres: Film Noir
Mood: MelancholicDarkTenseSomberDramatic
Themes: The Human ConditionBetrayalRedemptionCrime And Punishment
Plot: FlashbacksFinal ConfessionGang ActivityPolice InvestigationFatal Shooting
Pacing: UnhurriedSlow Burn
Narrative: Flashbacks
Dialog: Poetic LanguageEmotional Monologues
Character Types: Femme FatalePolice Officer
Time: 1940s
Place: Urban CityscapePolice Station
Cinematic Style: Long TakesFilm Noir AestheticsHigh Contrast LightingUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set: Urban SettingsPeriod-Accurate Wardrobes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Jack Bernhard, L. William O'Connell, William A. Calihan Jr.

Cast

Jean Gillie

Margot Shelby

Edward Norris

Jim Vincent

Robert Armstrong

Frank Olins

Herbert Rudley

Dr. Craig

Sheldon Leonard

Sergeant Joe Portugal

Marjorie Woodworth

Nurse

Philip Van Zandt

Tommy

Carole Donne

Waitress

Bert Roach

Bartender

Ray Teal

Policeman (uncredited)

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