1998 · 122 min · PG-13

The Newton Boys

Name: The Newton Boys
Genre: Crime, Action, Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 122 min
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dwight Yoakam

Directed by Richard Linklater · Crime, Action, Drama

The Newton Boys (1998) is a Crime film, directed by Richard Linklater set in Toronto during the 1920s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A heist, with a tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Edward D. Barnes

Cinematography

Peter James

Cast

Matthew McConaugheySkeet UlrichEthan HawkeVincent D'OnofrioDwight YoakamGail CronauerJulianna MarguliesJena Karam

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Toronto

Setting

Rural

When

1920s

Premise & themes

Premise

Heist

Themes

Greed & Ambition Family & Loyalty

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The Newton Boys

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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