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Still from His Kind of Woman — His Kind of Woman (1951) — John FarrowPhotographed by Harry J. Wild

Poster for His Kind of Woman

John Farrow

His Kind of Woman

English / 1951 / 2h

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Comedy Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·4.2K ratings·1.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Career gambler Dan Milner agrees to a $50,000 deal to leave the USA for Mexico, only to find himself entangled with fellow guests at a luxurious resort and suspecting that the man who hired him may be the deported crime boss Nick Ferraro aiming to re-enter to the USA.

Included in
Vacation Noir
Position 5
Included in
Robert Mitchum: Playing It Cool
Position 9
Included in
June 2021
Position 32
Included in
Three Starring Jane Russell
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Farrow

WriterFrank Fenton, Jack Leonard

CinematographerHarry J. Wild

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorEda Warren, Frederic Knudtson

ProducerJohn Farrow, Robert Sparks, Robert Fellows

Cast

Robert Mitchumas Dan Milner

Jane Russellas Lenore Brent

Vincent Priceas Mark Cardigan

Tim Holtas Bill Lusk

Charles McGrawas Thompson / Narrator

Marjorie Reynoldsas Helen Cardigan

Raymond Burras Nick Ferraro

Leslie Banningas Jennie Stone

Jim Backusas Myron Winton

Philip Van Zandtas Jose Morro

John Mylongas Martin Krafft

Carleton G. Youngas Gerald Hobson

Anthony Carusoas Tony (uncredited)

Dorothy Abbottas Card Player (uncredited)

Tol Averyas Fat Hoodlum (uncredited)

Paul Freesas Corley (uncredited)

Peter Broccoas Thompson's First Henchman (uncredited)

John Daheimas Seaman (uncredited)

Sol Gorssas Seaman (uncredited)

Stacy Harrisas Harry (uncredited)

His Kind of Woman (1951) | Criteria