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1998 · 97 min · PG-13

Rush Hour

Directed by Brett Ratner · Action, Comedy, Crime

Rush Hour (1998) is a Action film, directed by Brett Ratner set in Los Angeles and Hong Kong during the 1990s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A martial arts, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
Cast
Jackie ChanChris TuckerTom WilkinsonPhilip Baker HallElizabeth PeñaChris PennMark RolstonTzi Ma

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesHong Kong
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Martial Arts
Themes
Friendship
Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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