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1996 · 110 min · NR

Pusher

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · Action, Crime, Drama

Pusher (1996) is a Action film, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn set in Copenhagen during the 1990s.

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

Composer
Peter PeterPovl Kristian
Cinematography
Morten Søborg
Cast
Kim BodniaMads MikkelsenLaura DrasbækZlatko BurićSlavko LabovićPeter AnderssonVanja BajicicLisbeth Rasmussen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Copenhagen
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeNeo Noir
Themes
Betrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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