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1992 · 111 min · PG-13

Of Mice and Men

Directed by Gary Sinise · Drama

Of Mice and Men (1992) is a Drama film, directed by Gary Sinise set in California during the 1930s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of friendship and isolation play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Kenneth MacMillan
Cast
John MalkovichGary SiniseRay WalstonCasey SiemaszkoSherilyn FennJohn TerryRichard RiehleAlexis Arquette

The world of this film

Setting

Where
California
Setting
Rural
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipIsolation
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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