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Eraser

Movie · 1996 · 110 min

A loud, fast action ride with a stoic hero, big stunts, and a satisfyingly over-the-top finale.

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1996 film directed by Chuck Russell
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Year
1996
Runtime
110 min
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • corruption
  • justice
  • conspiracy
  • survival
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour4
Realism5
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

Details

Genres
drama, action, thriller
Directed by
Chuck Russell
Written by
Walon Green
Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, James Coburn, Vanessa Williams, James Cromwell, John Slattery, Camryn Manheim, Danny Nucci
Music
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
Runtime
110 min
Country
United States
Languages
English

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