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The Player

Name: The Player
Director: Robert Altman
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1992-05-08
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Gallagher

1992 · 2h 4m · Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

IMDb 7.5 Metacritic 86 RT 97%

Robert Altman's meta-Hollywood satire is a sharp, wickedly funny masterpiece that dissects the entertainment industry with style—watch it tonight if you want smart comedy with genuine thrills and a stellar ensemble cast that includes Tim Robbins, Fred Ward, and a parade of cameos. The blend of mystery, dark humor, and insider commentary holds up beautifully and feels more relevant than ever.

Plot

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Director: Robert Altman

Cast: Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Gallagher

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