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1991 · 122 min · R

Point Break

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow · Action, Thriller, Crime

Point Break (1991) is a Action film, directed by Kathryn Bigelow set in Los Angeles and Australia during the 1990s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated R.

A con artist, with a tense tone. Themes of friendship and identity run throughout.

Composer
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Donald Peterman
Cast
Keanu ReevesPatrick SwayzeLori PettyGary BuseyJohn C. McGinleyJames Le GrosJohn PhilbinBoJesse Christopher

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesAustralia
Setting
Coastal SeaUrban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
FriendshipIdentity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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