Tag: propganda films
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The Criterion Cut – Pickup on South Street
In the 1950s, the Commies were coming. America was on its toes and Hollywood took notice. The common criminals in action thrillers had suddenly become these mysterious communists, who were portrayed as shadowy and diabolical. Filmmakers were forced to display the pro-America sentiments that federal organizations were shoving down people’s throats. But then Sam Fuller…