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Slavers

1978 · 98 min

A grim, earnest period adventure that leans on the brutality of its subject for weight rather than subtlety.

Directed by
Jürgen Goslar
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Tagline
Now, in the tradition of "Roots" and "Mandingo" the true brutal story of the African slave trade!
Overview
A story about slave hunting, colonialism, revenge and love.

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Directed by
Jürgen Goslar
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • colonialism
    • revenge
    • violence
    • race
    • power
    Places
    • wilderness
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror3
    Humour0
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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