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Freeing “Trapped”

2019 · 15 min

A short, affectionate chat among film buffs that feels like a lively DVD bonus feature.

Overview
Film noir expert Eddie Muller and others discuss the classic film Trapped.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
  • lightstrength 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
  • art
  • media
  • crime
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action0
Horror0
Humour3
Realism9
Romance0
Tension1
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight2

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Steven C. Smith
Written by
Steven C. Smith
Starring
Eddie Muller, Alan K. Rode, Mark Fleischer, Lloyd Bridges, Barbara Payton, John Hoyt, Robert Karnes
Runtime
15 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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