American film director, screenwriter and actor (1906–1987), known for major films of classic Hollywood such as The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and The Asphalt Jungle. Active from the 1930s through the 1980s.

Reviews on DeBaser highlight The Asphalt Jungle (1950) as a central Huston noir and masterpiece; they note Marilyn Monroe in a small role in that film and mention Miklós Rózsa's music and cinematography credited to Harold Rosson. The 1967 Casino Royale (parodic, multiple directors including Huston) receives mixed comments. The Unforgiven (1960) is discussed for tackling racism within a Western framework.

DeBaser reviews emphasize John Huston’s stature as a classic American director, especially for The Asphalt Jungle (1950). Reviews highlight Huston’s command of noir and moral ambiguity, his work across genres (western, crime), and mixed reception for the 1967 Casino Royale parody. The Unforgiven is noted for addressing racism within a Western framework.

For:Fans of classic cinema, noir enthusiasts, film students and cinephiles

 People often wonder about the usefulness of discussing masterpieces, those works that have made cinematic history, but the same goes for music and everything else.

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 When a film is made just right, it feels like watching a ballet, a symphony, or a parade, like the parade of actors who skillfully and masterfully move through this concrete jungle.

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 Panic is the only means that ensures obedience.

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 It had the wise idea of showing the world that, in the end, the king was naked.

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