Auteur 44: Nicholas Ray
Essential Nicholas Ray
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The Lusty Men (1952, Unrated)
Despite the cheesy title, this film is absolutely superb and completely original. Robert Mitchum gives us one of his greatest performances and simply put: it's the STORY that is so remarkable. Ray's masterpiece. |
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Johnny Guitar (1954, PG)
A Nicholas Ray masterpiece. A feminist western that is a one-of-a-kind story with brilliant casting. |
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In a Lonely Place (1950, Unrated)
Bogart playing a disturbed screenwriter. What more do you want? Thoughtful script with beautiful black and white cinematography. This is one heck of a dark and unique film. |
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Rebel Without a Cause (1955, PG-13)
The classic that made James Dean immortal. You certainly cannot take your eyes off him. Godard said that Nicholas Ray IS cinema. |
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Lightning Over Water (1980, Unrated)
A strange and compelling collaboration between Wenders and the dying Ray. Ray was such a highly unique and idiosyncratic filmmaker. His movies never seemed cliche. Wenders affection for him is undeniable. |
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Bigger Than Life (1956) (1956, Unrated)
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