Joseph H. Lewis’ seminal 1949 production, released in early 1950, Gun Crazy aka Deadly is the Female, is one of the most important films in the noir canon.
Starring Peggy Cummins (who should have had a greater career in film), and John Dall (“I don’t know how I shall ever repay you…”) the film served as a progenitor for Bonnie and Clyde two decades later.
Beautifully shot in black & white by Russell Harlan, and with a score by Victor Young, it’s one of those films for which the sum is far more than the combined parts.
The screenplay was by blacklisted Dalton Trumbo.
Warner Archive’s Blu-ray presentation is perfect in every detail, and a welcome addition to any serious cinema library, replacing the earlier DVD.
Gray scale, resolution, grain structure, black levels, all in place, for this elegant and very important “B” production.
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Highly Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
Post Disclaimer
Some of our content may contain marketing links, which means we will receive a commission for purchases made via those links. In our editorial content, these affiliate links appear automatically, and our editorial teams are not influenced by our affiliate partnerships. We work with several providers (currently Skimlinks and Amazon) to manage our affiliate relationships. You can find out more about their services by visiting their sites.
Similar threads
- Robert Harris
- Blu-ray and UHD
2- Robert Harris
- Blu-ray and UHD
2