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1996 · 130 min · R

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Directed by Miloš Forman · Drama

The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) is a Drama film, directed by Miloš Forman set in Cincinnati and Los Angeles during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic and courtroom, with a darkly comic tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Thomas Newman
Cinematography
Philippe Rousselot
Cast
Woody HarrelsonCourtney LoveEdward NortonBrett HarrelsonDonna HanoverJames CromwellCrispin GloverVincent Schiavelli

The world of this film

Setting

Where
CincinnatiLos Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
BiopicCourtroom
Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
Darkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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