directed by: Howard Hawks, year: 1946
actors: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Martha Vickers, Dorothy Malone

Philip Marlowe, a weary private eye, is drawn into a tangle of blackmail, murder, and seduction as he threads through a fog-bound Los Angeles amid corrupt magnates, false alibis, and hidden motives. Bogart's laconic grit anchors the action, while Bacall's cool, cunning presence adds intrigue and danger. Howard Hawks blends swift dialogue, moody lighting, and puzzle-like twists into a stylish noir that rewards careful watching.

Detective Work, Film Noir, Crime, Mystery, Detective, Thriller, Adaptation