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In a Lonely Place

Directed by Nicholas Ray
1950•1h 34m•NR•★ 7.6
Drama / Mystery / Romance

Synopsis

A volatile Hollywood screenwriter suspected of murder falls for his alluring neighbor, whose love is tested by his violent temper and paranoid outbursts.

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Nicholas Ray

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MovementNocturnal

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Stories where morality is uncertain and every decision carries a cost.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorTerry Zwigoff
WriterTerry Zwigoff
CinematographyMaryse Alberti
MusicDavid Boeddinghaus
Principal Cast
Robert Crumb
Robert CrumbSelf
Aline Kominsky
Aline KominskySelf
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Charles CrumbSelf
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Maxon CrumbSelf
Robert Hughes
Robert HughesSelf
Martin Müller
Martin MüllerSelf
Spain Rodriguez
Spain RodriguezSelf
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Don DonahueSelf

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Runtime1h 34m (94 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorNicholas Ray
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioSantana Pictures Corporation • Columbia Pictures
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