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1980 · 131 min · R

Brubaker

Directed by Stuart Rosenberg · Crime, Drama

Brubaker (1980) is a Crime film, directed by Stuart Rosenberg set in Arkansas during the 1960s. It runs 131 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography
Bruno Nuytten
Cast
Robert RedfordYaphet KottoJane AlexanderMurray HamiltonDavid KeithMorgan FreemanMatt ClarkTim McIntire

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Arkansas
Setting
Rural
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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