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1986 · 120 min · R

Manhunter

Directed by Michael Mann · Crime, Horror, Thriller

Manhunter (1986) is a Crime film, directed by Michael Mann set in Florida, Atlanta, Birmingham, and St. Louis during the 1980s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Michel RubiniThe Reds
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti
Cast
William L. PetersenTom NoonanDennis FarinaBrian CoxKim GreistJoan AllenStephen LangDavid Seaman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
FloridaAtlantaBirminghamSt. Louis
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial Killer
Themes
ObsessionIsolation
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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