Desperate (1947)

Desperate (1947) was a Film Noir - Thriller/Suspense Film directed by Anthony Mann and produced by Michael Kraike.

Desperate (1947)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 1, 2022 From 4 Star Films

It’s easy to imagine Steve Randall (Steve Brodie) has the life of many men circa 1947. He’s a war vet, and he makes an honest wage as a truck driver. Brodie and the effervescent Audrey Long are stars befitting the budget of the film, but I rather like them for it. There’s nothing p... Read full article

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Film Noir Review: Desperate (1947)

By Danilo Castro on Sep 27, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

“Out of every seven guys who go to the chair, six go yelling, “I’m innocent!’” Desperate?(1947) is a prime example of what I?d like to call the ?partial noir.? These are films that, despite their accomplished casts and moody visuals, feel the need to soften up during t... Read full article

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Image: Desperate (1947)

By KC on Dec 6, 2015 From Classic Movies

Raymond Burr and William Challee in Desperate (1947)... Read full article

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Day 12 of Noirvember: Anthony Mann’s Desperate (1947)

By shadowsandsatin on Nov 12, 2015 From Shadows and Satin

It?s a typical noir storyline ? a regular Joe gets in dutch with the law, a gang of hoods, or both, and before you can say ?Bob?s your uncle,? he?s in over his head. Way over. That?s the basic premise of Desperate (1947), starring Steve Brodie, Audrey Long, and Raymond Burr. But in the hands of Anth... Read full article

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Day 24 of Noirvember: Anthony Mann and Desperate

By shadowsandsatin on Nov 24, 2014 From Shadows and Satin

It?s a typical noir storyline ? a regular Joe gets in dutch with the law, a gang of hoods, or both, and before you can say ?Bob?s your uncle,? he?s in over his head. Way over. That?s the basic premise of Desperate (1947), starring Steve Brodie, Audrey Long, and Raymond Burr. But in the hands of Anth... Read full article

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