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1988 · 126 min · R

Midnight Run

Directed by Martin Brest · Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Midnight Run (1988) is a Comedy film, directed by Martin Brest set in New York City, Arizona, and Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Donald E. Thorin
Cast
Robert De NiroCharles GrodinYaphet KottoJohn AshtonDennis FarinaJoe PantolianoRichard ForonjyRobert Miranda

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityArizonaLos Angeles
Setting
UrbanDesert
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Friendship
Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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