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1999 · 139 min · R

Fight Club

Directed by David Fincher · Drama, Thriller

Fight Club (1999) is a Drama film, directed by David Fincher set during the 1990s. It runs 139 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and darkly comic tone. Themes of consumerism / capitalism, identity, and madness / loss of sanity play out through unreliable narrator.

Composer
John KingMichael Simpson
Cinematography
Jeff Cronenweth
Cast
Edward NortonBrad PittHelena Bonham CarterMeat LoafJared LetoZach GrenierHolt McCallanyEion Bailey

The world of this film

Setting

When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismIdentityMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Structure
Unreliable Narrator
Tone
BleakDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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