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

Name: Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: A Portrait of Raymond Chandler
Released: 1969-04-27

1969

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1969-04-27

Status

Released

Original Title

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

Runtime

55 min

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

BBC

Overview

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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