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Persons Unknown

1996 · 99 min

A twisty, fast-moving crime thriller that keeps you guessing as loyalties shift and danger closes in.

Genres
Thriller, Action
Overview
When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been following them and he grabs the money for himself. Then his conscience gets the best of him and he falls in love with Molly. His client turns out to be drug dealers and he's forced to risk his life to protect Molly and Amanda.
How it feels
Tense, dark, cynical and romantic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Betrayal, deception, crime, love
Content
Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
Note
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Genres
Thriller, Action
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

Cast

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Details

Genres
thriller, action
Directed by
George Hickenlooper
Written by
Craig Smith
Starring
Joe Mantegna, Kelly Lynch, Naomi Watts, J.T. Walsh, Xander Berkeley, Jon Favreau, Channon Roe, Christian J. Meoli
Cinematography
Richard Crudo
Runtime
99 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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