Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema VII

Three-disc set includes: The Boss (1956)World War I veteran Matt Brady (John Payne) is given a cushy government job by his politician brother. After his brother dies, Brady assumes control of his local political machine, rising to a position of such power that he nearly manages to take over an entire state. William Bishop, Gloria McGehee, Doe Avedon, Roy Roberts also star in this tale of corruption and greed, loosely based on Kansas City "boss" Tom Pendergast. 89 min. BW/Rtg: NR Chicago Confidential (1957)Based on the bestseller by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer, this noirish thriller stars Brian Keith as Jim Fremont, an Illinois state attorney who is determined to bring down corrupt unions in Chicago. When crooked union members who are in cahoots with an evil gambling syndicate plan on framing a man who won't go along with their illegal ways, Fremont attempts to clear his name and bring the bad guys to justice. With Beverly Garland, Dick Foran. 73 min. BW/Rtg: NR The Fearmakers (1958)A Korean War veteran (Dana Andrews) returns home after a harrowing experience being brainwashed as a POW and returns to his job at a Washington, D.C., public relations firm. He soon discovers that his partner has been mysteriously murdered and the company taken over by communists. Intriguing Cold War tale features Marilee Earle, Dick Foran, and Mel Tormé; directed by Jacques Tourneur ("Cat People"). 84 min. BW/Rtg: NR Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.