Pitfall
Pitfall (1948) is a crime film, directed by André de Toth. It stars Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott. The 86-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Pitfall Is About
Pitfall, directed by André de Toth, inverts the typical film noir formula of its era: no femme fatale, no dark city streets, no hardened criminals. Instead it follows an ordinary insurance man, played by Dick Powell, who grows bored with his seemingly perfect suburban life and gets entangled in an embezzlement case; the film has been described as depicting the souring of the American Dream. Who it's for: anyone curious about an unconventional noir that borrows the genre's visual language but relocates its story from urban crime to suburban boredom. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a conventional femme fatale and street crime formula.
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What is Pitfall about?
Pitfall, directed by André de Toth, inverts the typical film noir formula of its era: no femme fatale, no dark city streets, no hardened criminals. Instead it follows an ordinary insurance man, played by Dick Powell, who grows bored with his seemingly perfect suburban life and gets entangled in an embezzlement case; the film has been described as depicting the souring of the American Dream.
Where can I watch Pitfall?
Pitfall is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Pitfall?
Pitfall runs for 86 minutes (1h 26m).
When did Pitfall come out?
Pitfall was released in 1948.
Who directed Pitfall?
Pitfall was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Pitfall?
Pitfall stars Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt, Raymond Burr.
What is Pitfall's rating?
Pitfall holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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