description Dark Passage Overview
Dark Passage is a 1947 drama-movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Adapted from David Goodis’s novel, it presents a suspenseful mystery surrounding a man's desperate attempt to stop his beloved from marrying another. The film’s iconic performances and noir atmosphere make it notable within the classic movie genre. It appeals to viewers interested in romance, suspense, and 1940s cinema.
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info Dark Passage Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1947 |
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How does Dark Passage hide Humphrey Bogart's face?
Director Delmer Daves uses a subjective first-person camera technique for the first half of the film to conceal the protagonist's face before his plastic surgery. Humphrey Bogart's face is not fully shown on screen until over an hour into the movie.
What novel is the movie Dark Passage based on?
The film is an adaptation of the 1946 novel of the same name by hardboiled fiction author David Goodis. The novel tells the story of Vincent Parry, who escapes San Quentin prison to find the real killer of his wife.
Is Dark Passage the first Bogart and Bacall movie?
Dark Passage is the third of four classic films starring the legendary Hollywood couple Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. It was released in 1947, fitting right between their hits The Big Sleep and Key Largo.
Where was Dark Passage filmed?
The entire movie is notably set and filmed on location in San Francisco, California. Iconic city landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Filbert Steps, play crucial roles in the protagonist's escape and hideout.
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