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1995 · 128 min · R

Clockers

Directed by Spike Lee · Crime, Drama, Mystery

Clockers (1995) is a Crime film, directed by Spike Lee set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 128 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery and organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Terence Blanchard
Cinematography
Malik Hassan Sayeed
Cast
Harvey KeitelJohn TurturroDelroy LindoMekhi PhiferIsaiah WashingtonKeith DavidPeewee LoveRegina Taylor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder MysteryOrganized Crime
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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