Black Angel 1946
“DURYEA! ...that fascinating tough-guy of "Scarlet Street"!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is Black Angel?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Black Angel" (1946).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1946
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 2, 1946
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 59 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~81 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Black Angel" (1946).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of details provided.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Black Angel
Year: 1946
Release Date: 08/02/1946 (US)
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Film noir
Runtime: 1h 21m
Cast: Dan Duryea, June Vincent, Peter Lorre
Director: Roy William Neill (his final feature film)
Producer: Universal Pictures
Setting: Los Angeles
Source Material: Broadly adapted from Cornell Woolrich's 1943 novel The Black Angel
Plot: A falsely convicted man's wife, Catherine, and an alcoholic composer and pianist, Martin, team up in an attempt to clear her husband of the murder of a blonde singer, who is Martin's wife.
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Black Angel is a 1946 American film noir produced by Universal Pictures. Directed by Roy William Neill, which was his
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“A gripping exploration of mystery and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Black Angel worth watching?
Black Angel holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 59 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Black Angel and when was it released?
Black Angel is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 1946. Release status: Released.
Who directed Black Angel?
Black Angel was directed by Roy William Neill.
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