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Foul Play

1977·Movie
1h 44min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A workshop employee decides to take advantage of a long weekend to go to Torremolinos to have fun and chat up foreign tourists.
Spanish DramaComing-of-Age Story1970s SpainFamily RelationshipsSocial CommentaryPolitical ContextMelancholic ToneSlow Burn

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Is Foul Play worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Foul Play?

1 h 44 min

Foul Play runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is Foul Play in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Foul Play?

2ESUS

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What tropes does Foul Play use?

At the Opera TonightEiffel Tower EffectHot LibrarianOne Head TallerJust One Little MistakeConcert KissProfessional KillerAll Part of the ShowFeng SchwingCold SniperGrievous Bottley HarmCasanova Wannabeand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for Foul Play, including At the Opera Tonight, Eiffel Tower Effect, Hot Librarian.