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Release Date: September 29, 1995
Runtime: 102 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $27,000,000
Revenue: $16,140,822
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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92%
Tomatometer
78
78/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
447 votes
6.8/10
IMDb
27,433 votes
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Devil in a Blue Dress

1995

"Secrets hide in the shadows of desire."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El diablo vestido de azul? 🇰🇷 KO: 블루 데블? 🇨🇳 ZH: 蓝衣魔鬼? 🇷🇴 RO: Diavolul în rochie albastră 🇳🇴 NO: Djevelen i blått? All international titles (11) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $27,000,000
Revenue: $16,140,822
Profit -$-10,859,178
ROI -40.2% (0.6x)

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Devil in a Blue Dress is directed by Carl Franklin .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #murder 247 #los angeles, california 122 #neo-noir 89 #1940s 83 #aggressive 81 #complex 54 #biting 31 #missing person 29 #war veteran 18 #private detective 16 #egotistical 7 #framed for a crime 3 #jazz club 3

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  • The film was shot on location in Los Angeles, capturing the authentic atmosphere of the 1940s, with many scenes filmed in actual jazz clubs that were operational during that era.

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  • Denzel Washington's portrayal of Easy Rawlins was influenced by the character's complex navigation of racial dynamics in post-war America, showcasing the struggles of African Americans during that time.

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  • The film features a significant jazz soundtrack, including tracks by renowned artists, which helps to set the tone and immerse viewers in the cultural backdrop of the 1940s.

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  • Don Cheadle's character, Mouse, was originally intended to have a smaller role in the script, but his performance was so compelling that the character was expanded significantly.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with other crime noir films from the 1940s, drawing inspiration from classic films such as 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'Double Indemnity', which also explore moral ambiguity and complex characters.

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