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1971 · 105 min · R

Vanishing Point

Directed by Richard C. Sarafian · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Vanishing Point (1971) is a Action film, directed by Richard C. Sarafian set in Denver, Nevada, and California during the 1970s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of fate & destiny run throughout.

Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Cast
Barry NewmanCleavon LittleDean JaggerVictoria MedlinGilda TexterLee WeaverTimothy ScottRobert Donner

The world of this film

Setting

Where
DenverNevadaCalifornia
Setting
Desert
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Fate & Destiny
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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