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1984 · 115 min · PG

Starman

Directed by John Carpenter · Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

Starman (1984) is a Science Fiction film, directed by John Carpenter set in Wisconsin and Arizona during the 1980s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated PG.

A road trip, with a romantic and hopeful tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography
Donald M. Morgan
Cast
Jeff BridgesKaren AllenCharles Martin SmithRichard JaeckelRobert PhalenTony EdwardsJohn Walter DavisTed White

The world of this film

Setting

Where
WisconsinArizona
Setting
RuralDesert
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
RomanticHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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