Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: A Portrait of Raymond Chandler

Film

Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: A Portrait of Raymond Chandler

United Kingdom
Director
Fred Burnley
Year
1969

A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.

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Directed by

Fred Burnley

Written by

Fred Burnley, John Foster