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1970 · 100 min · PG

Love Story

Directed by Arthur Hiller · Romance, Drama

Love Story (1970) is a Romance film, directed by Arthur Hiller set in Massachusetts and New York City during the 1970s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing, grief & loss, and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Francis Lai
Cinematography
Richard C. Kratina
Cast
Ali MacGrawRyan O'NealJohn MarleyRay MillandRussell NypeTommy Lee JonesSydney WalkerRobert Modica

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MassachusettsNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingGrief & LossClass Conflict
Tone
RomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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