Six must-watch Hollywood noir movies

Author: Achu Krishnan

This 1974 movie was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Hillerman.

Chinatown

This 1941 movie was directed by John Huston and stars Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, and Gladys George.

The Maltese Falcon

This 1997 movie was directed by Curtis Hanson and stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and Guy Pearce.

L.A Confidential

This 2005 movie was directed by Rian Johnson and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, and Noah Fleiss.

Brick

This 1984 movie was directed by Joel Coen and stars John Getz, Frances McDormand, and Dan Hedaya.

Blood Simple

This 1946 movie was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Martha Vickers.

The Big Sleep