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1994 · 133 min · PG-13

Quiz Show

Directed by Robert Redford · History, Drama

Quiz Show (1994) is a History film, directed by Robert Redford set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of power & corruption and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Cast
John TurturroRob MorrowRalph FiennesPaul ScofieldDavid PaymerHank AzariaChristopher McDonaldJohann Carlo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionGuilt & Shame
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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