Tag: Corruption
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MARATHON MAN
“Marathon Man,” directed by John Schlesinger, is a 1976 thriller that intertwines political intrigue, family secrets, and a relentless quest for survival. Based on William Goldman’s novel, the film features standout performances from its leading cast. The story centers on Thomas “Babe” Levy (Dustin Hoffman), a Columbia University graduate history student and avid marathon runner.…
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CHINATOWN
“Chinatown,” directed by Roman Polanski, is a 1974 classic neo-noir film set in 1937 Los Angeles, which explores themes of corruption, deceit, and moral ambiguity. The story follows J.J. “Jake” Gittes (Jack Nicholson), a private investigator specializing in matrimonial cases. Jake is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband,…
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BAD LIEUTENANT
“Bad Lieutenant” (1992) is a provocative crime drama directed by Abel Ferrara and cowritten by Ferrara and actress-model Zoë Lund. The film features a standout performance by Harvey Keitel as the eponymous Lieutenant. The film paints a stark, unflinching portrait of a man on the edge, grappling with his own vices and inner demons. Harvey…
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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
“Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…
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THE PARALLAX VIEW
“The Parallax View” is a political thriller released in 1974, directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren Beatty in the lead role. The film is renowned for its atmospheric tension, conspiracy-laden plot, and gripping storytelling. Warren Beatty plays Joseph Frady, a reporter investigating a mysterious and disturbing sequence of events. The story kicks off…
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THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN
“The Magic Christian” is a 1969 British satirical comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and based on the novel of the same name by Terry Southern. The film features a cast of notable actors, including Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, Raquel Welch, and Christopher Lee.The story follows Sir Guy Grand (Peter Sellers), an eccentric and immensely…
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PRIME CUT
“Prime Cut” is a 1972 action-crime film directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Lee Marvin and Gene Hackman. The film follows Marvin’s character, Nick Devlin, a Chicago mob enforcer sent to Kansas City to collect a debt from Hackman’s character, Mary Ann, a corrupt meatpacking tycoon who uses his business as a front for his human…
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HIGH-RISE
“High-Rise” is a 2015 dystopian thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley, based on the 1975 novel of the same name by J.G. Ballard. The movie features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss. The story takes place in a high-rise building in London in…
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