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Alias Nick Beal

1949Movie1 h 33 minNR

CrimeDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–50%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
John Farrow
Written by
Jonathan Latimer, Mindret Lord
Produced by
Endre Bohem
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

March 4, 1949 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
March 4, 1949
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Crime, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Ominous Fog, Bookends, Lady Drunk +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Alias Nick Beal?"

Questions about Alias Nick Beal

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Where can I stream Alias Nick Beal?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Alias Nick Beal from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Alias Nick Beal worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Alias Nick Beal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Alias Nick Beal use?

Ominous FogBookendsLady DrunkFictional Political PartyFallen AngelOff-into-the-Distance EndingBilingual BonusEstablishing Character MomentBad Guy BarSlouch of VillainyFood SlapEmerging from the Shadowsand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Ominous Fog, Bookends, and Lady Drunk.