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Dark Passage (Keepcase) (2003)

Humphrey Bogart , Lauren Bacall , Delmer Daves  |  NR |  DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead, Tom D'Andrea
  • Directors: Delmer Daves
  • Writers: Delmer Daves
  • Format: Full Screen, Closed-captioned, NTSC, Subtitled
  • Language: English (Mono)
  • Subtitles: Spanish, French, English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 25, 2006
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000FFJYAC
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,727 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Dark Passage (Keepcase)" on IMDb

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This gimmicky film noir stars Humphrey Bogart as an escaped criminal who undergoes plastic surgery and holes up at the home of Lauren Bacall's character while healing and preparing to prove his innocence. If you can last through the first half-hour of this thing--which is shot entirely from the subjective view of Bogart's bandaged face, which we don't see until later--you might find ample reason in the stars' performances to stick around for the conclusion. But director Delmer Daves (A Summer Place) tests a viewer's endurance with such an obvious, attention-getting ploy. The least of the Bogart-Bacall vehicles (The Big Sleep,To Have and Have Not, Key Largo). --Tom Keogh

Product Description

Bogey's on the lam and Bacall's at his side in Dark Passage, Delmer Daves' stylish film-noir thriller that's the third of four films Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall made together. Bogart is Vincent Parry, a prison escapee framed for murder who emerges from plastic surgery with a new face. Bacall is Irene Jansen, Vincent's lone ally. In a supporting role, Agnes Moorehead portrays Madge, a venomous harpy who finds pleasure in the unhappiness of others. The chemistry of the leads is undeniable, and they augment it here with exceptional tenderness. Exceptional, too, are the atmospheric San Francisco locations and the imaginative camera work that shows Vincent's point of view - but not his face - until the bandages are removed. Lest Irene get ideas, the post-surgery Vincent tells her: "Don't change yours. I like it just as it is." So do we. - 1947

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars All alone in a dark and sinister place December 7, 2004
Format:DVD
This film is among my favorite film noir now. What really made it for me is that it paints a lonely and shadowy emotional landscape and lets us know and attach ourselves to the characters; characters who aren't criminals or necessarily treacherous, but lonely, solitary people who live in a dark world. Essentially it's a character story, and this works so well with the noirish atmosphere. Happily for us, it achieves all this without being depressing, but entirely captivating and very intriguing.

The plot is fairly simple (well, considering its friends in the genre): an escaped convict tries to hide, has his face disfigured (into Humphrey Bogart, which is pretty funny when you think about it), and then tries to unearth some answers involving his past. During his journey Vincent (Bogart) meets up with these people who all have something in common that drives them, loneliness, and his relationships with them add a compelling depth and intensely personal nature to what could have been an average crime story. It drives the film with these instead of some labryinthian plot about a crime or a heist, although it must be said that the plot is still ridiculously exciting, and still contains loads of suspense and enough twists to keep any noir-phile captivated. San Francisco serves as the magnificent moody setting with Bogart running around the city trying to escape the cops and still take care of his own problems. His hide and seek game really grabs you, it's thrillingly done and they bring you right down into it. Bogart turns in a fine performance, playing a sympathetic character who isn't very streetwise and not much of a tough guy at all (there's one scene where he's on the verge of nausea while talking to a detective, it's a very convincing performance from Bogart). Lauren Bacall is solid in this, again fairly different from other characters she's played. My favorites would have to be Tom D'Andrea and Agnes Moorehead in two excellent supporting roles.

I think some people probably find the style used during the first half hour annoying or gimmicky, it's told from Vincent's point of view (for example you'll have Lauren Bacall looking right into the camera, etc) and his face not shown at all. I once saw a movie using the same style and I couldn't get used to it, but with this one because of the context, how well it's used, and the fact that they only use it for the first third of the film, I think it's actually a pretty effective style.

This is a fine, fine film and one worth watching even just for it's take on the noir genre. It's a palpable, atmopsheric journey into a dark crime ridden underworld and allows us to mingle with its lonely people.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "I'll make you look as if you've lived." May 30, 2005
Format:DVD
Vincent Parry (Humphrey Bogart) has been convicted of murdering his wife; at the start of "Dark Passage," he's escaped from San Quentin and is on the run. He has no where to turn, no one to help him. However, he happens upon a helpful painter, Irene Jansen (Lauren Bacall), and things start to look up for Parry. Before long, however, trouble comes knocking.

"Dark Passage" is solid crime noir: not quite the top of the genre, but very entertaining nevertheless. Seeing Bogart and Bacall together is always a joy, although "Dark Passage" is a somewhat odd pairing -- mostly because Bogart is not seen by the audience for the first half of the movie. The gimmick is that the movie is seen from his perspective until he undergoes plastic surgery, then the new Parry emerges as Bogart. The technique is a bit stagey and awkward at times, but the talented cast pulls it through. Bogart gives a good performance, although the majority of it is essentially voice-over, and Bacall is as beautiful as ever. The supporting cast is also solid, particularly Agnes Moorehead as the meddling Madge.

Based on the book by David Goodis ("Shoot the Piano Player), the plot is pretty unbelievable, but no more improbable than many other good noir films. The cinematography is quite nice and makes good use of the San Francisco setting. Overall, "Dark Passage" is great fun -- watch it, enjoy it, and forget about the glaring plot holes.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent -- 10 stars October 12, 2004
Format:VHS Tape
This is one of my favorite movies and Humphrey Bogart is wonderful and so is Lauren Bacall. I take the video out many times and watch it and always enjoy it. The San Francisco backdrop, stylish photography and excellent performances make it a treat you won't forget.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bogart on the Dark Side
"Dark" is the word. But this is a somewhat unusual suspense story -- totally dominated by the inimitable Humphrey Bogart, and attractively decorated by the doe-eyed Lauren... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jay A. Wilcoxen
5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual, but delightful
A mix of thriller and romance with frequent displays of seemingly random acts of kindess. The unusual cinematography is a plus in my view.
Published 2 months ago by david jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Now this is great cinema!
Before watching this movie, I definitely was NOT a Bogart fan. The first movie I ever saw him in was Casa Blanca; I didn't care for that movie and really didn't see why Bogart had... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Kittle
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the movie
My husband loved it and will watch it repeatedly. I arrived in time for a Valentines gift.
Something he will treasure
Published 3 months ago by Margaret Carmichael
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Favorite
I love the film, even though it's not the best Bogey-Bacall movie. For that you want "To Have and Have Not," their first together. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars He's a great movie
if you like it as actor you will like the movie ,is not like but is Casablanca but is good.
Published 3 months ago by R.P.C
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Passage Review
I've always heard about the chemistry on film between Bogart and Bacall. This film shows that chemistry.
Interesting storyline, characters and good acting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rashid Salaam
5.0 out of 5 stars Movies
I love old movies. Bogie and Bacall only made 4 movies together and they are must haves if you like the classics.
Published 4 months ago by Daniel C. Schneider
2.0 out of 5 stars Great Film, Lousy Sound! We've Been Bagged Again...
Terrific film with Bogie and Bacall, love it, but not the sound quality. During the credits the sound and music were great. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Scott Reineck
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
This is a classic in the old wonderful style focused on dialogue and charm. I had never seen it and it was a wonderful gift.
Published 4 months ago by David W. Nance
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