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1993 · 154 min · R

The Firm

Directed by Sydney Pollack · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

The Firm (1993) is a Drama film, directed by Sydney Pollack set in Memphis and Cayman Islands during the 1990s. It runs 154 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and neo noir, with a tense tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Dave Grusin
Cinematography
John Seale
Cast
Tom CruiseJeanne TripplehornGene HackmanHal HolbrookTerry KinneyWilford BrimleyEd HarrisHolly Hunter

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MemphisCayman Islands
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeNeo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalGreed & Ambition
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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