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A Tap on the Shoulder

1965·Movie
1h 10min

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Ken's Loach's first production for The Wednesday Play is a story of a group of criminals planning a robbery, with the unwitting aid of a wealthy, well-connected society acquaintance. But who is the greater villain?
British Social RealismCrime DramaHeist PlanningClass ConflictMoral AmbiguityPsychological IntrigueTense Slow BurnCharacter StudyEarly Ken Loach

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is A Tap on the Shoulder worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Tap on the Shoulder rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is A Tap on the Shoulder?

1 h 10 min

A Tap on the Shoulder runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is A Tap on the Shoulder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.