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1980 · 105 min · R

Dressed to Kill

Directed by Brian De Palma · Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Dressed to Kill (1980) is a Thriller film, directed by Brian De Palma set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery, with a tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Pino Donaggio
Cinematography
Ralf D. Bode
Cast
Nancy AllenMichael CaineAngie DickinsonKeith GordonDennis FranzDavid MarguliesKen BakerSusanna Clemm

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder Mystery
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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