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Mood:
Rough Suspenseful Captivating Tense Clever
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Gangsters Hostages Save the Day Confined Crimes Danger Heroes Dealing With Death more...
Genres:
Crime Thriller Film Noir Drama
Time/Period:
20th Century 40s
Place:
Florida USA Hotel Island
Audience:
Boys' Night
Praise:
Classic Critically Acclaimed Essential Oscar Winner Prestigious Awards
Style:
Talky
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Based on Play
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Serious Realistic
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Key Largo, 1948

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson

Directed by: John Huston

Written by: Richard Brooks

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 100 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.9

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Profile of Key Largo

Key Largo can be described as tense, captivating, and rough. The plot revolves around hostages, saving the day, and gangsters. The main genres are thriller, crime, and drama. In terms of style, Key Largo is a film noir and is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a hotel and on an island. Key Largo is located in Florida. It takes place in the 20th century. Visually, it is black and white. The soundtrack of Key Largo is orchestral. It is adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being a classic, essential viewing, and critically acclaimed. Key Largo is well suited for a boys' night. Note that it involves violent content.

Summary of Key Largo

This classic film noir by John Huston stars Humphrey Bogart as World War II vet Frank McCloud. Visiting Key Largo to pay his respects to the family of his late war buddy, McCloud attempts to comfort his comrade's widow, Nora (Lauren Bacall), and father, James Temple (Lionel Barrymore), who operate a hotel. But McCloud realizes that mobsters, led by the infamous Johnny Rocco (Edward G. Robinson), are staying in the hotel. When the criminals take over the establishment, conflict is inevitable.