
Deadline at Dawn
Fate points the finger of suspicion... and one evening of innocent fun turns into a nightmare of MURDER!
Directed by Harold Clurman
Produced by RKO Radio Pictures
A classic film noir mystery where a sailor races against time to clear his name in a murder he can't remember, navigating a dark New York night filled with suspicion and danger.
A young Navy sailor has one night to find out why a woman was killed and he ended up with a bag of money after a drinking blackout.
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Questions people ask
Is Deadline at Dawn sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Deadline at Dawn scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does Deadline at Dawn end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Deadline at Dawn easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Deadline at Dawn violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Deadline at Dawn
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Deadline at Dawn
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Deadline at Dawn, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Deadline at Dawn, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Deadline at Dawn, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































