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Crab

1982·Movie
1h 47min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Commissioner Leon (Miguel Angel Landa) of the Technical Judicial Police is assigned to the kidnapping of a child of the upper class of Caracas. The details of the kidnapping the attention of Leon, as there is no evidence of violence in the child's home, or witnesses to the abduction. Based on that Leon believes that the hijackers knew the boy and soon begins to suspect several young people from wealthy families of Caracas.
Crime InvestigationKidnapping MysteryVenezuelan CinemaSocial CritiqueWealthy Elite1980s CaracasPsychological TensionPolitical IntrigueClass Conflict

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Is Crab worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Crab?

1 h 47 min

Crab runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Crab based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Crab in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Venezuela.