Piatnik Playing Cards Film Noir Single Deck

Hard-boiled heroes, wise-cracking women, mean streets… throw in guns and gumshoes and Bogart and Bacall and you have FILM NOIR – the shadowy movie genre of the ’40s and ’50s that is Hollywood at its gritty best – as shown by the graphic masterpieces and vibrant portraits in this brilliant deck.

Film noir, (French: “dark film”) style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy. The genre was prevalent mostly in American crime dramas of the post-World War II era.

1 x 54 cards (french type, 52+2 jokers) in a paper box, 63 x 88 mm, individual front- and back design.

All Piatnik Playing Cards come in sturdy, beautifully made boxes with illustrations that match the specific Piatnik Playing Card design theme you choose.

Every deck consists of 54 cards and every single card contains an individual image related to a specific subject such as sports, art, culture, travel or a special interest like handbags or the royal family.

Lovingly researched these highly enjoyable products are not only a perfect gift and a delight to browse through but of course also suitable for card playing.
Bridge size: 58 x 89 mm
Poker size: 63 x 88 mm