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1973 · 111 min · PG

Charley Varrick

Directed by Don Siegel · Crime, Thriller

Charley Varrick (1973) is a Crime film, directed by Don Siegel set in New Mexico and Reno during the 1970s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG.

A heist and organized crime, with a tense tone. Themes of survival run throughout.

Composer
Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography
Michael C. Butler
Cast
Walter MatthauJoe Don BakerFelicia FarrAndrew RobinsonSheree NorthNorman FellBenson FongWoodrow Parfrey

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New MexicoReno
Setting
RuralDesert
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistOrganized Crime
Themes
Survival
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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