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1984 · 106 min · PG

Romancing the Stone

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Romance, Comedy, Adventure

Romancing the Stone (1984) is a Romance film, directed by Robert Zemeckis set in Cartagena during the 1980s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Michael DouglasKathleen TurnerDanny DeVitoZack NormanAlfonso ArauManuel OjedaHolland TaylorMary Ellen Trainor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Cartagena
Setting
Wilderness
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
RomanticComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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