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Boomerang! is a 1947 semi-documentary film noir directed by Elia Kazan, based on a real 1924 Bridgeport murder case. The film follows a state's attorney who risks his political career to prove a drifter innocent of killing a local priest, despite pressure from corrupt political machines. Shot largely in Stamford using on-location techniques, the production utilizes a realistic, procedural aesthetic.
It serves as an early example of the semi-documentary style in American crime cinema.
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Boomerang! ranks #34 of 93 in the Docudrama ranking, behind 499, ahead of Fort Apache, The Bronx.
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How good is Boomerang!?
Boomerang! scores 7.25/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Docudrama category.
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