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1984 · 137 min · PG

The Natural

Directed by Barry Levinson · Drama

The Natural (1984) is a Drama film, directed by Barry Levinson set in New York City and Chicago during the 1920s–1930s. It runs 137 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a nostalgic and hopeful tone. Themes of redemption and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Randy Newman
Cinematography
Caleb Deschanel
Cast
Robert RedfordRobert DuvallGlenn CloseKim BasingerWilford BrimleyBarbara HersheyRobert ProskyRichard Farnsworth

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityChicago
Setting
Urban
When
1920s1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
RedemptionFate & Destiny
Tone
NostalgicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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