FORCE OF EVIL
Special Features: Intro by Silver Spring-based author, producer and screenwriter George Pelecanos on Feb. 20
One of the most distinctive works of the original film noir era, Abraham Polonsky’s directorial debut is an exposé of the New York numbers racket and a riveting tale of a fallen man (John Garfield, in one of his best roles) and his search for his soul. Stylized art direction from seven-time Oscar® winner Richard Day complements vivid New York location footage. Featuring an evocative score by David Raksin and memorable performances by Thomas Gomez, Marie Windsor and Roy Roberts, the film is innovative and superlative in every respect. (Note courtesty of Noir City.) DIR/SCR Abraham Polonsky; SCR Ira Wolfert, from his novel “Tucker’s People;” PROD Bob Roberts. U.S., 1948, b&w, 79 min. NOT RATED
Restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation with funding provided by The Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation
Run Time: 79 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Genre: Crime drama
Introduction