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1992 · 125 min · PG-13

Sneakers

Directed by Phil Alden Robinson · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Sneakers (1992) is a Comedy film, directed by Phil Alden Robinson set in San Francisco during the 1960s–1990s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A heist and espionage, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of friendship, betrayal, and technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
John Lindley
Cast
Robert RedfordSidney PoitierDavid StrathairnDan AykroydRiver PhoenixBen KingsleyDenise DowseTimothy Busfield

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistEspionage
Themes
FriendshipBetrayaltechnology/AI anxiety
Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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