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The Rasp

1932 · 44 min

A short, talky old-fashioned whodunit that unfolds politely around a country-house killing, asking for patience rather than thrills.

Directed by
Michael Powell
Genres
Drama
Overview
When cabinet minister John Hoode is murdered at his country house, his secretary, Alan Deacon, is the prime suspect and is arrested. Reporter Anthony Gethryn determines to unmask the real murderer.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, crime, deception, justice
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Michael Powell
Genres
Drama
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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Michael Powell
    Written by
    Joseph Jefferson Farjeon, Michael Powell
    Starring
    Claude Horton, Phyllis Loring, C.M. Hallard, James Raglan, Thomas Weguelin, Carol Coombe, Leonard Brett
    Runtime
    44 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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