Neo-Noir Nights
(R) USA – 1 hr 36 min
1984 · d. Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Starring Frances McDormand, John Getz, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh
Hired to tail a saloon owner’s cheating wife (Frances McDormand), a crooked P.I. takes advantage of the situation for his own benefit, kicking off a chain of double-crosses and carnage. Before Fargo and The Big Lebowski, this pulpy crime yarn marked the Coen Brothers’ first foray into neo-noir.
This screening is presented in conjunction with the course American Neo-Noir: Reimagining the Classic Noir Archetypes, taught by Paul Wright, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
Print courtesy of the Walker Art Center.
