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1989 · 104 min · PG-13

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Directed by Woody Allen · Comedy, Drama, Crime

Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) is a Comedy film, directed by Woody Allen set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 104 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of guilt & shame and faith / religion play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Cast
Woody AllenMartin LandauMia FarrowAlan AldaAnjelica HustonJoanna GleasonSam WaterstonJerry Orbach

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Guilt & ShameFaith / Religion
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
Darkly ComicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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