description After Dark, My Sweet Overview
After Dark, My Sweet is a 1990 neo-noir crime thriller directed by James Foley. The film adapts Jim Thompson’s 1955 novel of the same title, starring Jason Patric, Rachel Ward, and Bruce Dern. It explores themes of crime and suspense within the genre.
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info After Dark, My Sweet Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1990 |
help After Dark, My Sweet FAQ
What novel is After Dark, My Sweet based on?
The film adapts Jim Thompson's 1955 crime novel of the same name. Thompson was a prolific noir writer whose works include The Killer Inside Me and The Getaway.
Who stars in After Dark, My Sweet (1990)?
The film stars Jason Patric as Kevin 'Kid' Collins, a damaged ex-boxer, alongside Rachel Ward and Bruce Dern. Patric's performance is often cited as one of the film's strongest elements.
Who directed After Dark, My Sweet?
James Foley directed the film, adapting Thompson's novel himself for the screenplay. Foley was previously known for directing the 1986 crime drama At Close Range.
How does After Dark, My Sweet compare to other Jim Thompson adaptations?
After Dark, My Sweet is considered one of the more faithful and atmospheric Thompson adaptations, preserving the author's bleak, fatalistic worldview. It is often compared to Bertrand Tavernier's Coup de Torchon (1981), which adapted Thompson's Pop. 1280 to a French colonial setting.
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