The Naked City (1948)

 Jules Dassin's "The Naked City"


Filmed entirely in New York City, Jules Dassin's 1948 film "The Naked City" is a police procedural centering on the murder of a young model. As you navigate the specific murder case, the viewer follows along as clues and evidence lead them down a rabbit hole of local corruption. The film was a success upon its release and even garnished two Academy Award nominations in the process. 

Overall, I felt the film was a bit boring and by-the-books. I wasn't really interested in the stories, in the characters, or in the actual procedure at play.



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