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Raw Deal (1948) was a Crime - Film Noir Film directed by Anthony Mann and produced by Edward Small.

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YouTube Noir — Noirvember Day 18: Raw Deal (1948)

By shadowsandsatin on Nov 18, 2020 From Shadows and Satin

I never consider Raw Deal (1948) when thinking about my favorite noirs. And yet, every time I see it, I?m reminded of how good it is. Maybe the reason that Raw Deal doesn?t make it onto any of my Top 10 lists is because, to me, its parts are greater than the whole. Not that it?s not a first-rate mov... Read full article


The elusive Raw Deal (1948) theme tune

By Carol Martinheira on Mar 27, 2018 From The Old Hollywood Garden

The elusive Raw Deal (1948) theme tune On March 27, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized Just where exactly does one find such a thing? I?ve looked everywhere for ages and I cannot find it. It?s such a hypnotizing theme tune, and because I?m writing a noir serial at the moment... Read full article


Raw Deal (1948)

By Carol Martinheira on Mar 10, 2017 From The Old Hollywood Garden

Raw Deal (1948) On March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized Joe Sullivan (Dennis O?Keefe) is finally getting out of prison. He took the rap for his friend Rick, played by the 1948 Villain-in-Residence Raymond Burr (remember Pitfall (1948)?), who has now se... Read full article


Raw Deal (1948)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 12, 2014 From 4 Star Films

Anthony Mann may be most widely known for his westerns often headlined by Jimmy Stewart, but he most definitely honed his craft earlier on. Raw Deal is everything you want and expect in film-noir. Our protagonist is a man who breaks out of the State Penitentiary, you have your potential femme fatale... Read full article


Raw Deal (1948)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 12, 2014 From 4 Star Films

Anthony Mann may be most widely known for his westerns often headlined by Jimmy Stewart, but he most definitely honed his craft earlier on. Raw Deal is everything you want and expect?from film-noir. Our protagonist is a man who breaks out of the State Penitentiary, you have your potential femme fata... Read full article


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Joseph Emmett Sullivan: What do you know about anything? You probably had your bread buttered on both sides since the day you were born. Safe. Safe on first, second, third, and home.
Ann Martin: *That's* what you think! Just because I own a car and a tailored suit and my nails are clean, you think I've never had to fight? I got an education, sure. I suppose that means I was born with a silver spoon, doesn't it? My father was a schooltecher. He died in the war of The Depression. Only he didn't get any medals. Or any bands. Or any bonus. He left three children. You think *you* had to fight? The only way you know how to fight is that stupid way with a gun. Well, there's another way you probably never even heard of. It's the daily fight that everyone has. To get food and an education, to land a job and keep it. And some self-respect. 'Safe'? I never asked for anything safe. All I want is... just a little decency, that's all!


Joseph Emmett Sullivan: I want to breathe. That's why I want out of this place... so I can take a deep breath again.


Joseph Emmett Sullivan: [who is being visited in prison by Ann] Next time you come up, don't wear that perfume.
Ann Martin: Why not?
Joseph Emmett Sullivan: It doesn't help a guy's good behavior.


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