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1967 · 92 min · NR

Point Blank

Directed by John Boorman · Crime, Thriller, Drama

Point Blank (1967) is a Crime film, directed by John Boorman set in Los Angeles and San Francisco during the 1960s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated NR.

A neo noir and organized crime, with a tense tone. Themes of revenge and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Johnny Mandel
Cinematography
Philip H. Lathrop
Cast
Lee MarvinAngie DickinsonJohn VernonKeenan WynnCarroll O'ConnorLloyd BochnerMichael StrongSharon Acker

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesSan Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirOrganized Crime
Themes
RevengeBetrayal
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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