In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it. Read more
| Starring | Dennis Hopper, Penelope Ann Miller |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Schrader |
| Genres | Drama |
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In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.
| Starring | Dennis Hopper, Penelope Ann Miller |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Schrader |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 40 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: not available Production year: 1994 |
| Format | DVD |
An odd and witty mix of cod-Chandler and satirical fantasy, making an oblique comment on McCarthyism and the Hollywood blacklisting of the 50s and including even more film references than Tarantino manages.
You can see why Schrader thought he might make something of this made-for-cable satire, in which the Hollywood of the... read more on Time Out
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