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Matadors

2010

A tense, talky drama of rival families circling each other, watching pride and power curdle into quiet conflict.

Directed by
Yves Simoneau
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Michelle Borth, Zach Gilford, David Strathairn
Overview
Two wealthy families in Chicago find themselves in an on-going struggle of pride and power.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Yves Simoneau
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
Starring
Michelle Borth, Zach Gilford, David Strathairn
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • family
    • class
    • ambition
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    drama, tv movie
    Directed by
    Yves Simoneau
    Written by
    Jack Orman
    Starring
    Michelle Borth, Zach Gilford, David Strathairn, Stephen Lang, Jason Behr, Jonathan Scarfe, Merle Dandridge, Michael Rooker

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