The Well (1951)
- Directed by
- Russell Rouse
- Genre
- drama film, film noir
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Rating
- 7.3 of 10 from 17 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A young Black girl goes missing in a small town, and the search effort stirs up deep racial divisions among the white and Black residents. The film follows the community's escalating fear and conflict as they race to find her.
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What happens
The Well is a 1951 American drama film directed by Leo C. Popkin and Russell Rouse and starring Richard Rober and Maidie Norman. It tackles the issues of racial tensions and collective behavior. Produced on a modest budget with a cast that includes some unknown actors, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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