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The Last Castle

2001 · 131 min

A slow-burning prison drama that builds tension through a battle of wills, culminating in a stirring uprising.

Directed by: Rod Lurie
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Starring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo

Tagline: A castle can only have one king.
Overview: A court-martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.

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Directed by: Rod Lurie
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Starring: Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
justice
rebellion
loyalty
redemption
Places: prison
military
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Action	6
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	7
Romance	0
Tension	7
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	7

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