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"After Dark, My Sweet" is a 1990 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by James Foley and based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Jim Thompson. The story follows Kevin "Kid" Collins, an ex-boxer and escapee from a mental hospital, who drifts into a desert town. There, he encounters Fay Anderson, an enigmatic widow, and her manipulative associate, "Uncle Bud." Collins becomes entangled in their poorly conceived plan to kidnap a wealthy man's child, leading to a descent into psychological tension and moral ambiguity.
The film was released on August 24, 1990. Its major actors include Jason Patric as Kevin "Kid" Collins, Rachel Ward as Fay Anderson, and Bruce Dern as "Uncle Bud." James Foley directed the film, and it was produced by Ric Kidney and Robert Redlin.
"After Dark, My Sweet" had a limited theatrical release and grossed approximately $2,678,414 at the domestic box office. Despite its low box office performance, the film received critical acclaim, with some critics, like Roger Ebert, hailing it as one of the purest and most uncompromising modern film noirs.