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2004 · 120 min · R

Collateral

Directed by Michael Mann · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Collateral (2004) is a Drama film, directed by Michael Mann set in Los Angeles during the 2000s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer and neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival and isolation run throughout.

Composer
James Newton HowardAntónio Pinto
Cinematography
Dion BeebePaul Cameron
Cast
Tom CruiseJamie FoxxJada Pinkett SmithMark RuffaloPeter BergJavier BardemBruce McGillKlea Scott

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
SurvivalIsolation
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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