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1998 · 132 min · R

Enemy of the State

Directed by Tony Scott · Action, Drama, Thriller

Enemy of the State (1998) is a Action film, directed by Tony Scott set in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore during the 1990s. It runs 132 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption and survival run throughout.

Composer
Harry Gregson-WilliamsTrevor Rabin
Cinematography
Dan Mindel
Cast
Will SmithGene HackmanJon VoightRegina KingLoren DeanJake BuseyBarry PepperJason Lee

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.Baltimore
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionSurvival
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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