Nightmare Alley

Name: Nightmare Alley
Director: Edmund Goulding
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1947-01-01
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Tyrone Power, Helen Walker, Coleen Gray, Joan Blondell, Taylor Holmes

1947Dir. Edmund Goulding1h 51m

Track this movie free Wishlist

Check price on Amazon Browse eBay listings

Amazon and eBay links may be affiliate links.

Watch the trailer

via YouTube

Runtime1h 51m

Released1947

DirectorEdmund Goulding

About This Movie

Nightmare Alley is a fascinating dive into the darker side of carnival life. I mean, it’s not just about the mind-reading act but really about ambition and manipulation. The way Goulding captures the atmosphere with those smoky shadows and stark lighting really pulls you in. The pacing is deliberately slow at times, allowing the tension to build, which might not be for everyone but totally fits the story's themes of deceit and desire. Tyrone Power’s performance is surprisingly layered; he portrays the ambitious roustabout with a mix of charm and desperation. Also, the practical effects in some of the carnival scenes are impressive for their time. Definitely a film that lingers with you long after the credits roll.

Directed by Edmund Goulding, released in 1947Cinematography by Lee Garmes, noted for its noir styleFeatures a unique carnival setting and practical effectsTyrone Power's performance marked a shift in his career