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1979 · 130 min · PG

Being There

Directed by Hal Ashby · Comedy, Drama

Being There (1979) is a Comedy film, directed by Hal Ashby set in Washington, D.C. during the 1970s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of identity run throughout.

Composer
Johnny Mandel
Cinematography
Caleb Deschanel
Cast
Peter SellersShirley MacLaineMelvyn DouglasJack WardenRichard DysartRichard BasehartRuth AttawayDavid Clennon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Identity
Tone
SatiricalDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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