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On the Town

1949 · 98 min

A joyful, energetic romp through New York with catchy songs, lively dancing, and a sweetly romantic atmosphere.

Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett

Tagline: They Paint The Town With Joy!
Overview: Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

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Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett

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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
friendship
identity
deception
freedom
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	3
Horror	0
Humour	7
Realism	5
Romance	7
Tension	2
Darkness	1
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: comedy, romance
Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Written by: Adolph Green, Betty Comden
Starring: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, Vera-Ellen, Florence Bates, Alice Pearce
Music: Lennie Hayton, Roger Edens
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Runtime: 98 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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