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1989 · 133 min · PG-13

Licence to Kill

Directed by John Glen · Adventure, Action, Thriller

Licence to Kill (1989) is a Adventure film, directed by John Glen set in Key West during the 1980s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A espionage, with a tense tone. Themes of revenge and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Michael Kamen
Cinematography
Alec Mills
Cast
Timothy DaltonCarey LowellRobert DaviTalisa SotoAnthony ZerbeFrank McRaeEverett McGillWayne Newton

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Key West
Setting
Coastal SeaUrbanDesert
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Espionage
Themes
RevengeFriendship
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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