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2017 · 116 min · PG-13

The Post

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Drama, History

The Post (2017) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in Washington, D.C. during the 1960s–1970s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Cast
Meryl StreepTom HanksSarah PaulsonBob OdenkirkTracy LettsBradley WhitfordBruce GreenwoodMatthew Rhys

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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