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The Saint

1997 · 116 min

A slick, globe-trotting caper that blends disguises, romance, and Cold War-style intrigue into an easy, entertaining ride.

Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Genres: Thriller, Action, Romance
Starring: Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue, Rade Šerbedžija

Tagline: Never reveal your name. Never turn your back. Never surrender your heart.
Overview: Simon Templar (The Saint), is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the Russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.

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Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Genres: Thriller, Action, Romance
Starring: Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue, Rade Šerbedžija

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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 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: identity
deception
love
power
redemption
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	1
Humour	4
Realism	5
Romance	6
Tension	6
Darkness	4
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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