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2009 · 153 min · R

Inglourious Basterds

Directed by Quentin Tarantino · Drama, Thriller, War

Inglourious Basterds (2009) is a Drama film, directed by Quentin Tarantino set in Paris during the 1940s. It runs 153 minutes and is rated R.

A espionage, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of revenge and freedom & oppression play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Brad PittMélanie LaurentChristoph WaltzEli RothMichael FassbenderDiane KrugerDaniel BrühlTil Schweiger

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Espionage
Themes
RevengeFreedom & Oppression
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
TenseDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Historical Fiction

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