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Empire State Building Murders

Original title: Meurtres à l'Empire State Building
  • TV Movie
  • 20082008
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Meurtres à l'Empire State Building (2008)
Crime
A tribute and doc-crime-drama celebrating American film noir and the icons of the Hollywood golden age. It recaptures the time and place of New York in the 30's and 40s as well as plays with... Read allA tribute and doc-crime-drama celebrating American film noir and the icons of the Hollywood golden age. It recaptures the time and place of New York in the 30's and 40s as well as plays with the codes and references of the genre.A tribute and doc-crime-drama celebrating American film noir and the icons of the Hollywood golden age. It recaptures the time and place of New York in the 30's and 40s as well as plays with the codes and references of the genre.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
123
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  • Director
    • William Karel
  • Writers
    • Jerome Charyn
    • William Karel
  • Stars
    • Ben Gazzara
    • Mickey Rooney
    • Kirk Douglas
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  • Director
    • William Karel
  • Writers
    • Jerome Charyn
    • William Karel
  • Stars
    • Ben Gazzara
    • Mickey Rooney
    • Kirk Douglas
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Ben Gazzara
    Ben Gazzara
    • Paulie Genoveseas Paulie Genovese
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Mickey Silveras Mickey Silver
    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Jim Kovalskias Jim Kovalski
    Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse
    • Vicky Adamsas Vicky Adams
    Richard Erdman
    Richard Erdman
    • Eddie Walkeras Eddie Walker
    Anne Jeffreys
    Anne Jeffreys
    • Betty Clarkas Betty Clark
    Marsha Hunt
    Marsha Hunt
    • Norah Strinbergas Norah Strinberg
    Sara Sumara
    • Penny Baxteras Penny Baxter
    • (voice)
    Patrick Floersheim
    Patrick Floersheim
    • Récitantas Récitant
    • (voice)
    • …
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Penny Baxteras Penny Baxter
    • (archive footage)
    James Cagney
    James Cagney
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (archive footage)
    Tony Devon
    Tony Devon
    • Captain Peltsas Captain Pelts
    Wolfgang Draeger
    Wolfgang Draeger
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (German version)
    • (voice)
    Van Heflin
    Van Heflin
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    • (archive footage)
    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Brassias Brassi
    • (archive footage)
    Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott
    • Lisaas Lisa
    • (archive footage)
    Simone Simon
    Simone Simon
    • Audreyas Audrey
    • (archive footage)
    Lawrence Tierney
    Lawrence Tierney
    • Ricoas Rico
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • William Karel
    • Writers
      • Jerome Charyn
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    A tribute and doc-crime-drama celebrating American film noir and the icons of the Hollywood golden age. It recaptures the time and place of New York in the 30's and 40s as well as plays with the codes and references of the genre.
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      Kirk Douglas appears, but doesn't speak.

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    8/10
    Interesting homage to film noir
    When I saw this on Aussie TV (ABC) one Sunday night I was surprised to see it had not appeared on this site and it took me a while to get the details to post it here, but it is well worthwhile because it is a fine little TV vignette to film Noir and a great chance to see some fine old actors and Cyd Charisse in her final screen appearance, along with Kirk Douglas in a strong non-speaking role and the rest of these Hollywood legends. It has echoes of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid but without the humour. Well worth seeing as a curiosity piece and to enjoy some grand old film clips from the golden years of yore!!!

    I would give this an 8 out of 10
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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Finland
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Los asesinatos del Empire State
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • ARTE
      • BeTV
      • Canal+
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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