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A Close Call for Boston Blackie

1946·Movie
1h 0min
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–33%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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BLACKIE TRIPS A BLONDE .... To Trap a Killer!

Blackie runs into a woman he formally loved who now is married with a kid. When her husband gets out of prison he's killed in Blackie's apartment and of course the police thing Blackie pulled the trigger. Blackie must set out to prove his innocence as well as capture the real killers.
Classic NoirWhodunit MysteryCrime ThrillerPulp DetectiveWrongly AccusedFast-Paced Plot1940s SettingIntriguing PremiseInvestigative StoryBlack & White Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Lew Landers
Written by:
Ben Markson, Paul Yawitz, Jack Boyle
Produced by:
John Stone

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Where can I stream A Close Call for Boston Blackie legally?

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Is A Close Call for Boston Blackie worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Close Call for Boston Blackie rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

1 h 0 min

A Close Call for Boston Blackie runs 1 h 0 min.

What language is A Close Call for Boston Blackie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Close Call for Boston Blackie?

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