10 Great Film Noir Movies Almost As Good as 'Sunset Boulevard'

When it comes to classic film noir movies, there is an abundance of timeless titles, such asThe Maltese Falcon, The Big Heat, and The Killers, but Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning film, Sunset Boulevard, is, without question, the greatest film noir of all time. Known for its outstanding performances, exceptional story, and immersive cinematography, Sunset Boulevard is a tantalizing tale set in Tinseltown and follows an aspiring screenwriter, Joe Gillis (William Holden), who finds himself in the obsessive grasp of a former silent film star, Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), who dreams of making a cinematic comeback.