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1978 · 113 min · PG

Coma

Directed by Michael Crichton · Thriller, Mystery

Coma (1978) is a Thriller film, directed by Michael Crichton set in Boston during the 1970s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated PG.

A murder mystery, with a tense tone. Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Cast
Geneviève BujoldMichael DouglasElizabeth AshleyRip TornRichard WidmarkLois ChilesLance LeGaultHari Rhodes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Boston
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder Mystery
Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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