Official movie poster for In a Lonely Place (1950), a thriller drama film

In a Lonely Place(1950)

The Bogart suspense picture with the surprise finish!

7.6(681)1h 33m1950-05-17
ThrillerDramaRomanceMystery

In a Lonely Place Synopsis

A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.

In a Lonely Place (1950) is a thriller, drama, romance and mystery film directed by Nicholas Ray, released on May 17, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy and Carl Benton Reid. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 681 ratings.

Director:
Nicholas Ray
Writers:
Edmund H. North, Andrew Solt, Dorothy B. Hughes
Producers:
Robert Lord
Cinematographer:
Burnett Guffey
Composer:
George Antheil
Production:
Santana Pictures Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Revenue:
$1,400,000
Status:
Released

In a Lonely Place (1950) Trailer

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In a Lonely Place Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 681 ratings.

John Chard

9/10

Clinically excellent noir drama. Plot Summary - First Paragraph Screenwriter Dixon Steele is very talented, he also drinks too much and is prone to outbreaks of shocking violence. Thus the studios are reluctant to hire him, but through sheer determination, his agent manages to get him a coveted writing assignment to adapt a popular novel. The main players in the proposed picture meet up at a restaurant to talk…

Reviewed on February 17, 2020

CinemaSerf

7/10

Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame are on great form in this complex and intricate crime noir. He ("Dixon") is a down-on-his-luck writer who finds himself squarely in the eyes of the police, suspected of murder. Fortunately, and somewhat out of the blue, his neighbour turns up at the station and gives him a cast iron alibi. She ("Laurel") saw the victim leave his home, and he stayed put! Now at this point, we have…

Reviewed on March 26, 2023

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In a Lonely Place – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch In a Lonely Place online?

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In a Lonely Place (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in In a Lonely Place?

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The main cast of In a Lonely Place (1950) includes Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank Lovejoy, Carl Benton Reid and Art Smith. The film was directed by Nicholas Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was In a Lonely Place released?

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In a Lonely Place was released on May 17, 1950 and runs for 1h 33m.

Is In a Lonely Place worth watching?

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In a Lonely Place (1950) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 681 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for In a Lonely Place?

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