This Brilliant, Gritty Film Noir Starring Robert Mitchum Made Oscars History — And Still Even Movie Fans Don’t Talk About It

Crossfire is a gritty film noir starring Robert Mitchum that touches on post-WWII anxiety, representing an important moment in Hollywood history.

April 27, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Rebecca Chapman

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This Sharp, Gritty Film Noir Starring Robert Mitchum Made Oscars History — But It’s Still Unfairly Underrated (Crossfire 1947)

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Tow soldiers looking down at something in Crossfire (1947)

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Crossfire