Based on a Graham Greene novel of the same name, and directed by Fritz Lang, Ministry of Fear (1944) tells the story of Stephen Neale (Ray Milland), a young man recently released from an asylum that, finding himself embroiled in a spy ring during his return to London, must face his own demons in order to uncover their plot. Following Hangmen Also Die! (1943), another Lang work that deals with Nazi fascism, Ministry of Fear explores incredibly dark territory in its investigation of the inner disturbance of Milland’s character as a reflection of the split personalities and roles of the spy ring itself. Shown on an ultra-rare, wonderful NITRATE print.
DATE: Thursday, October 27
TIME: 5 PM
PLACE: The James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall
ALL CRANK SCREENINGS ARE FREE!
