Persistence is Dave Bannion’s best quality as a policeman. He is courageous, incorruptible and fearless. However, in his mission to fight organised crime, he loses himself and gradually becomes obsessive and ruthless. Despite warnings from his superiors, Bannion continues investigations outside of his jurisdiction and finds himself in a labyrinth of lies and corruption. Far from a classical hero, he repeatedly sacrifices the lives of his informants, and ultimately fails to keep up the delicate line he drew between his domestic life and the violent outside world.

USA, 1953, 89 minutes, English, directed by Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang in America Programme

Wednesday 2 November, 7pm
Opening Film & Reception 
You Only Live Once
Tuesday 8 November, 7pm
Hangman Also Die
Thursday 17 November, 7pm
Ministry of Fear 
Thursday 24 November, 7pm
The Woman in the Window
Thursday 1 December, 7pm
Secret Beyond the Door
Monday 5 December, 7pm
The Big Heat
Tuesday 13 December, 7pm
Human Desire
Thursday 15 December, 7pm
 Le Mépris