Movie

Some Came Running

1958 · 137 min

A slow, bittersweet plunge into small-town hypocrisy and self-destruction, with moments of warmth and a devastating finish.

Tagline: Everyone knew Dave was back in town... and woman-trouble must be close behind!
Overview: A former novelist returns to his small Midwest town after serving in the Army during WWII, to the chagrin of his social-climbing brother, and becomes close with an easy-going professional gambler and torn between two very different women.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, love, class
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
love
class
redemption
Places: small town
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild