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The Spieler

1928 · 64 min

A creaky silent-era carnival crime yarn that ambles through con-artist charm before turning to sudden, earnest melodrama.

Directed by
Tay Garnett
Genres
Crime
Overview
After being released from jail, two con artists take their grift to a carnival.

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Directed by
Tay Garnett
Genres
Crime
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • betrayal
    • love
    • grief
    • redemption
    Places
    • small town
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance5
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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