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2019 · 136 min · R

Uncut Gems

Directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Martin Scorsese · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Uncut Gems (2019) is a Drama film, directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, and Martin Scorsese set in New York City during the 2010s. It runs 136 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of obsession and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Daniel Lopatin
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Cast
Adam SandlerLaKeith StanfieldJulia FoxKevin GarnettIdina MenzelEric BogosianJudd HirschKeith William Richards

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
ObsessionGreed & Ambition
Tone
TenseDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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