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St. Ives

1976 · 94 min

A laid-back, wryly cool caper that ambles through sunlit Los Angeles, trading heat for charm and letting its star carry the whole thing.

Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Tagline
He's clean. He's mean. He's the go-between.
Overview
A dabbler-in-crime and his assistant hire an ex-police reporter to recover some stolen papers.

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Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • deception
    • betrayal
    • obsession
    • loyalty
    Places
    • big city
    • single country house
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • twist ending
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight3

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