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1973 · 104 min · R

The Last Detail

Directed by Hal Ashby · Drama, Comedy

The Last Detail (1973) is a Drama film, directed by Hal Ashby set in Virginia, New York City, Boston, and Maine during the 1970s. It runs 104 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a comedic and melancholic tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Johnny Mandel
Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Cast
Jack NicholsonOtis YoungRandy QuaidClifton JamesCarol KaneMichael MoriartyLuana AndersKathleen Miller

The world of this film

Setting

Where
VirginiaNew York CityBostonMaine
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Friendship
Tone
ComedicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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