After Dark, My Sweet (1990)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)

" Based on a novel by Jim Thompson, an ex-boxer is drifting around after escaping from the mental hospital. He meets a widow who convinces him to help fix up the neglected estate her ex-husband left. Her Uncle talks them both into helping kidnap a rich boy for ransom money, and the ex-fighter must make decisions about his loyalties and what is right. According to Roger Ebert, After Dark, My Sweet "is the movie that eluded audiences; it grossed less than $3 million, has been almost forgotten, "

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)

" Based on a novel by Jim Thompson, an ex-boxer is drifting around after escaping from the mental hospital. He meets a widow who convinces him to help fix up the neglected estate her ex-husband left. Her Uncle talks them both into helping kidnap a rich boy for ransom money, and the ex-fighter must make decisions about his loyalties and what is right. According to Roger Ebert, After Dark, My Sweet "is the movie that eluded audiences; it grossed less than $3 million, has been almost forgotten, "

Favorite Drama Films: 1990-1991 (111 movies items)

" Directed by: James Foley Produced by: Cary Brokaw, Ric Kidney, and Robert Redlin Written by: James Foley and Robert Redlin Based on the novel by: Jim Thompson Cinematography: Mark Plummer Edited by: Howard E. Smith Music by: Maurice Jarre Distributed by: Avenue Pictures "