There is much debate over the definition of film noir -- whether it can even be defined and whether it must occur in the classic period. Films that were made after Touch of Evil are often considered “neo-noir,” if noir at all. Lost and found film Suture, by directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel, defies not just a few standards.
Made in 1993 but filmed in classic black and white, there is deception and double crossing, mistaken identity and doppelgangers. However, the confused characters in question are half-brothers played by Dennis Haysbert (tall, muscular black fella) and Michael Harris (average-height, skinny white guy). The running joke is that everyone comments on how much they look alike, and Haysbert is able to seamlessly slip into Harris’ life.
A casual poll taken after the screening exhibited that most of the audience not only didn’t feel this was noir, but hated it (Stanley Rubin was enraged by it, because he felt it impossible to become interested in the characters' welfares). Others, including noir expert Alain Silver, felt the story expressed social commentary on how we automatically judge folks based on outward appearances.
I refuse to take it that seriously. Personally, I thought it was pretty funny.