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1987 · 119 min · R

Fatal Attraction

Directed by Adrian Lyne · Thriller, Drama, Romance

Fatal Attraction (1987) is a Thriller film, directed by Adrian Lyne set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession, betrayal, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Maurice Jarre
Cinematography
Howard Atherton
Cast
Michael DouglasGlenn CloseAnne ArcherEllen Hamilton LatzenStuart PankinEllen FoleyFred GwynneTom Brennan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionBetrayalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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