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1988 · 104 min · PG

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Crime

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) is a Fantasy film, directed by Robert Zemeckis set in Los Angeles during the 1940s. It runs 104 minutes and is rated PG.

A neo noir and murder mystery, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of power & corruption and redemption play out through metafiction.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Bob HoskinsChristopher LloydJoanna CassidyCharles FleischerKathleen TurnerStubby KayeAlan TilvernRichard LeParmentier

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirMurder Mystery
Themes
Power & CorruptionRedemption
Structure
Metafiction
Tone
ComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderNon Human Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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