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1993 · 102 min · R

Dazed and Confused

Directed by Richard Linklater · Comedy, Drama

Dazed and Confused (1993) is a Comedy film, directed by Richard Linklater set in Texas during the 1970s, in summer. It runs 102 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age and identity play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Cinematography
Lee Daniel
Cast
Jason LondonMatthew McConaugheyJoey Lauren AdamsRory CochraneWiley WigginsAdam GoldbergAnthony RappSasha Jenson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
When
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeIdentity
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
ComedicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events
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