Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler

Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler

1969
55min

A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.

Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler

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A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.
    Released
    27 April 1969
    Runtime
    55min
    Director
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
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