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1974 · 112 min · PG

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Romance, Drama

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) is a Romance film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in Phoenix and Tucson during the 1970s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated PG.

A road trip, with a melancholic and hopeful tone. Themes of identity and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Richard LaSalle
Cinematography
Kent L. Wakeford
Cast
Ellen BurstynAlfred LutterKris KristoffersonHarvey KeitelDiane LaddLelia GoldoniBilly Green BushJodie Foster

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhoenixTucson
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
IdentityFamily & Loyalty
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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