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Where Did Tom Go?

1971

A sober, brooding political thriller that moves from quiet conviction to sudden violence and weary disillusionment.

Directed by
José Giovanni
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Overview
Tom is a secretary for an association which aims to free political prisoners. Skipping from inaction he plans and kills dictator Anton Caras. Arrested he ends up in a jail full of political prisoners for whose freedom he had been working. Eventually he manages to escape but only one would follow him. The others preferred to stay and testify before the court.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Politics, freedom, justice, betrayal
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
José Giovanni
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • politics
  • freedom
  • justice
  • betrayal
  • isolation
Places
  • prison
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

Cast

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Details

Genres
action, adventure, drama
Directed by
José Giovanni
Written by
José Giovanni
Starring
Rufus, Alexandra Stewart, Philippe March, Jean Gaven, Paul Crauchet, Lucie Arnold
Cinematography
Pierre-William Glenn
Country
France, Italy
Languages
Catalan, French

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