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The Beast Is Loose

1959 · 98 min

A taut, shadowy French crime drama that keeps you leaning in as a weary old crook is dragged back into danger.

Overview: Paul Lamiani, a wizened mobster, is asked to return to duty following the disappearance of secret documents of extreme importance. It is assumed that they are in the hands of a friend of Paul. But the case becomes even more delicate when Lamiani's son is kidnapped.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, family, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
family
betrayal
loyalty
power
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild