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1978 · 110 min · R

Pretty Baby

Directed by Louis Malle · Drama

Pretty Baby (1978) is a Drama film, directed by Louis Malle set in New Orleans during the 1910s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age run throughout.

Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Cast
Brooke ShieldsKeith CarradineSusan SarandonFrances FayeAntonio FargasMatthew AntonDiana ScarwidBarbara Steele

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Orleans
Setting
Urban
When
1910s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of Age
Tone
Melancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Historical Fiction

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