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1974 · 102 min · R

The Parallax View

Directed by Alan J. Pakula · Crime, Drama, Thriller

The Parallax View (1974) is a Crime film, directed by Alan J. Pakula set in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Atlanta during the 1970s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Michael Small
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Cast
Warren BeattyPaula PrentissWilliam DanielsWalter McGinnHume CronynKelly ThordsenChuck WatersEarl Hindman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SeattleLos AngelesAtlanta
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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