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1989 · 101 min · R

sex, lies, and videotape

Directed by Steven Soderbergh · Drama

sex, lies, and videotape (1989) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Soderbergh set in Baton Rouge during the 1980s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Cliff Martinez
Cinematography
Walt Lloyd
Cast
James SpaderAndie MacDowellPeter GallagherLaura San GiacomoRon VawterSteven BrillAlexandra RootEarl T. Taylor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Baton Rouge
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Betrayal
Tone
Contemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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