Auteur 44: Nicholas Ray


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Essential Nicholas Ray

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The Lusty Men (1952,  Unrated)
The Lusty Men
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)
Johnny Guitar
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)
In a Lonely Place
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)
Rebel Without a Cause
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)
Lightning Over Water
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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