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1971 · 102 min · R

Play Misty for Me

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Drama, Thriller

Play Misty for Me (1971) is a Drama film, directed by Clint Eastwood set in Carmel-by-the-Sea during the 1970s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a tense tone. Themes of obsession run throughout.

Composer
Dee Barton
Cinematography
Bruce Surtees
Cast
Clint EastwoodJessica WalterDonna MillsJohn LarchJack GingIrene HerveyJames McEachinClarice Taylor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Obsession
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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