The Rules of Film NoirDocumentary60The Rules of Film Noir60Documentarythumb_upthumb_downThe Rules of Film NoirAugust 22, 2009Directed byElaine Donnelly PieperMatthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.US content warning filmmaking Last Updated: 28 days ago Request Update CastMatthew SweetSelf - PresenterSheri Chinen BiesenSelf - Author, Blackout: World War II & Origins of Film NoirNeil BrandSelfSarah ChurchwellSelfRoger DeakinsSelfJohn MathiesonSelfGeorge PelecanosSelfPaul SchraderSelfAdrian WoottonSelf - Director of Crime Scene Festival Image Gallery RecommendedThe UnvanquishedSnow White and the HuntsmanIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullThe Man with the Golden GunIp Man 2Luxo Jr.Tommy BoyBrother 2Big Momma's HouseTammyAvengers: Age of UltronX-Men: ApocalypseInspector GadgetMadagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedDostana