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Korkeata peliä

Original title: The Fearmakers
  • 19581958
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
723
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Dana Andrews, Marilee Earle, and Mel Tormé in Korkeata peliä (1958)
CrimeDramaFilm-Noir
A Korean War veteran returns to Washington D.C. only to discover his business partner had died and their public-research business sold, so he works there undercover to find out the truth.A Korean War veteran returns to Washington D.C. only to discover his business partner had died and their public-research business sold, so he works there undercover to find out the truth.A Korean War veteran returns to Washington D.C. only to discover his business partner had died and their public-research business sold, so he works there undercover to find out the truth.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
723
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jacques Tourneur
  • Writers
    • Elliot West(screenplay)
    • Chris Appley(screenplay)
    • Darwin L. Teilhet(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dana Andrews
    • Dick Foran
    • Marilee Earle
  • Director
    • Jacques Tourneur
  • Writers
    • Elliot West(screenplay)
    • Chris Appley(screenplay)
    • Darwin L. Teilhet(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dana Andrews
    • Dick Foran
    • Marilee Earle
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    • 28User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Marilee Earle in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Marilee Earle in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews and Dick Foran in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews and Marilee Earle in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews, Veda Ann Borg, and Kelly Thordsen in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Marilee Earle in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews and Marilee Earle in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews and Marilee Earle in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Dana Andrews and Oliver Blake in Korkeata peliä (1958)
    Mel Tormé in Korkeata peliä (1958)

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    Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews
    • Alan Eaton
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Jim McGinnis
    Marilee Earle
    Marilee Earle
    • Lorraine Dennis
    Veda Ann Borg
    Veda Ann Borg
    • Vivian Loder
    Kelly Thordsen
    Kelly Thordsen
    • Harold 'Hal' Loder
    Roy Gordon
    Roy Gordon
    • Sen. Walder
    Joel Marston
    Joel Marston
    • Rodney Hillyer
    Dennis Moore
    Dennis Moore
    • Army Doctor
    Oliver Blake
    Oliver Blake
    • Dr. Gregory Jessup
    Janet Brandt
    Janet Brandt
    • Walder's Secretary
    Fran Andrade
    • TWA Stewardess
    Mel Tormé
    Mel Tormé
    • Barney Bond
    • (as Mel Torme)
    Robert Fortier
    • Col. Buchane
    • (scenes deleted)
    Robert Carson
    Robert Carson
    • Man Speaking in Conference Room
    • (uncredited)
    Lyle Latell
    Lyle Latell
    • Police Sergeant Dispatcher
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jacques Tourneur
    • Writers
      • Elliot West(screenplay)
      • Chris Appley(screenplay)
      • Darwin L. Teilhet(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Third and final collaboration between Dana Andrews and director Jacques Tourneur, who were good friends in real life. The first was the Western, Liekehtivä erämaa (1946), followed by the horror classic Paholaisen palvelija (1957) (Night of the Demon).
    • Goofs
      Shadow of boom mic visible when Alan Eaton (Dana Andrews) falls back against the window blinds in his office.
    • Quotes

      Alan Eaton: You know, Lorraine, you're not only very kind... you're very lovely.

      Lorraine Dennis: [Breaking into a big smile] I thought you'd *never* notice!

    User reviews28

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    7/10
    Attn.: Political Science Majors !
    I happened on this film by accident one afternoon and was quietly surprised. I am a fan of film noir and thought this film would be along those lines. And it was a bit in that fashion.( "The Killers" starring Burt Lancaster is one of my favorite examples of the film noir genre).

    But mostly this movie is centered on Washington D.C. in the late 1950's, and the beginnings of what today is considered lobbying. How the movie reflects our capitol today is almost eerie, with our poll takers and vested interests. Downright prophetic in its nature, I found the correlations between that era and today striking. Witness the beginnings of how you're votes are bought. Disturbing to say the least.

    I gave the film a "7" rating, because although the movie is worth a look,it is a bit "dated" and does have some "cheese" in the acting.
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    • PolkainWarsaw
    • Aug 10, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1959 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Fearmakers
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Production company
      • Pacemaker
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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