Empire State Building Murders

Empire State Building Murders

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Empire State Building Murders

2008

1h 28m

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Mystery

Overview

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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ARTE

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Ben Gazzara

Paulie Genovese

Ben Gazzara

Acting

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Silver

Mickey Rooney

Acting

Kirk Douglas

Jim Kovalski

Kirk Douglas

Acting

Cyd Charisse

Vicky Adams

Cyd Charisse

Acting

Richard Erdman

Eddie Walker

Richard Erdman

Acting

Anne Jeffreys

Betty Clark

Anne Jeffreys

Acting

Marsha Hunt

Norah Strinberg

Marsha Hunt

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