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2005 · 164 min · R

Munich

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Drama, History, Thriller

Munich (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in Munich, Paris, Rome, and Beirut during the 1970s. It runs 164 minutes and is rated R.

A espionage, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Cast
Eric BanaDaniel CraigCiarán HindsMathieu KassovitzHanns ZischlerAyelet ZurerGeoffrey RushGila Almagor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MunichParisRomeBeirutNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Espionage
Themes
RevengeGuilt & Shame
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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