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1993 · 138 min · PG-13

A Perfect World

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Drama, Crime, Thriller

A Perfect World (1993) is a Drama film, directed by Clint Eastwood set in Texas during the 1960s. It runs 138 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A road trip, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Lennie Niehaus
Cinematography
Jack N. Green
Cast
Kevin CostnerClint EastwoodLaura DernT.J. LowtherBradley WhitfordKeith SzarabajkaLeo BurmesterPaul Hewitt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
Setting
Rural
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Family & LoyaltyComing Of Age
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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