Shockproof (1949) | |
| Director(s) | Douglas Sirk |
| Producer(s) | Earl McEvoy (associate), Helen Deutsch (uncredited), S. Sylvan Simon (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir |
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Shockproof (1949) was a Crime - Film Noir Film directed by Douglas Sirk and produced by S. Sylvan Simon, Earl McEvoy and Helen Deutsch.
SYNOPSIS
Sirk directs a film noir co-authored by future action director Fuller. The tale of ill-fated lovers follows paroled murderer Knight and her affair with her parole officer, Wilde. Wilde risks his budding political career by marrying an ex-con, but their troubles begin in earnest when Knight's old lover appears on the scene.
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Classic Films in Focus: SHOCKPROOF (1949)
By Jennifer Garlen on Mar 16, 2025 From Virtual ViragoHaving already seen and enjoyed both Lured (1947) and Thunder on the Hill (1951), I decided to try Shockproof (1949), the third picture included in the Criterion Channel's recent collection spotlighting the film noir work of director Douglas Sirk. Of the trio, this romantic crime story is certainly ... Read full article
SHOCKPROOF (1949)
By Mark on Nov 20, 2008 From Where Danger LivesWith some writing credit due to Samuel Fuller and direction by Douglas Sirk, the nonsensically titled Shockproof will always receive more than its fair share of attention from film buffs. However, this oft-told tale of the parole officer who falls for the beautiful parolee doesn’t cry out for ... Read full article
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