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The Crossfire

1967 · 76 min

A taut, claustrophobic drama of simmering political hatred, where quiet conversations carry the weight of impending violence.

Directed by
John Jacobs
Overview
Tension increases among French settlers in Algeria. A secret ultranationalist group decides to take action against a doctor who treats Muslim patients.
How it feels
Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Politics, race, violence, loyalty
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Directed by
John Jacobs
Written by
Anthony Steven
Starring
Eric Portman, Ian Hendry, Peter Wyngarde, Jeanette Sterke, Philip Locke, Michael Coles, Roger Delgado, Wolfe Morris
Runtime
76 min
Country
United Kingdom

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