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1976 · 114 min · PG

Silver Streak

Directed by Arthur Hiller · Comedy, Crime, Romance, Thriller, Action

Silver Streak (1976) is a Comedy film, directed by Arthur Hiller set in Chicago and Kansas City during the 1970s. It runs 114 minutes and is rated PG.

Composer
Henry Mancini
Cinematography
David M. Walsh
Cast
Gene WilderJill ClayburghRichard PryorPatrick McGoohanNed BeattyClifton JamesRay WalstonStefan Gierasch

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ChicagoKansas City
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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