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1990 · 97 min · R

Slacker

Directed by Richard Linklater · Drama, Comedy

Slacker (1990) is a Drama film, directed by Richard Linklater set in Austin during the 1980s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated R.

The story unfolds through episodic chapters.

Cinematography
Lee Daniel
Cast
Richard LinklaterRudy BasquezJean CaffeineJan HockeyStephan HockeyMark JamesSamuel DietertBob Boyd

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Austin
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
ComedicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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