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1941 · 111 min · NR

Ball of Fire

Directed by Howard Hawks · Comedy, Romance, Crime

Ball of Fire (1941) is a Comedy film, directed by Howard Hawks set in New York City during the 1940s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Gregg Toland
Cast
Gary CooperBarbara StanwyckOskar HomolkaHenry TraversS.Z. SakallTully MarshallLeonid KinskeyRichard Haydn

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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