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1994 · 111 min · PG

The Hudsucker Proxy

Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) is a Comedy film, directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG.

A con artist, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of greed & ambition and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Carter Burwell
Cinematography
Roger Deakins
Cast
Tim RobbinsJennifer Jason LeighPaul NewmanCharles DurningJim True-FrostJohn MahoneyBill CobbsBruce Campbell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Greed & AmbitionPower & Corruption
Tone
ComedicWhimsicalSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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