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1994 · 141 min · R

True Lies

Directed by James Cameron · Action, Thriller

True Lies (1994) is a Action film, directed by James Cameron set in Florida Keys and Miami during the 1990s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated R.

A espionage, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of identity and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Brad Fiedel
Cinematography
Russell Carpenter
Cast
Arnold SchwarzeneggerJamie Lee CurtisTom ArnoldBill PaxtonTia CarrereArt MalikEliza DushkuGrant Heslov

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Florida KeysMiami
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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