The Lightship

Name: The Lightship
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1985
Rating: 55
Cast: Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard, William Forsythe

1985·Movie

1h 29min

Ratings

55/100

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6.2

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About

The guiding light in a sea of treachery.

A trio of robbers, two brothers and their twisted genius leader, invade a lightship, but don't reckon on the crew fighting back.

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Genres: Heist Film
Mood: TenseUnpredictableGrittySuspensefulEdgy
Themes: BetrayalSurvivalCrime And Punishment
Plot: IsolationHigh-Stakes RobberyUnforeseen ConsequencesMorality In CrisisBattle Of WitsTrapped In A Confined SpaceCrew Resistance
Pacing: Momentum-DrivenQuick
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Fast-Paced ExchangesRhetorical Questions
Character Types: CaregiverRebelMastermind
Time: Present Day
Place: Coastal WatersOcean Vessel
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingFirst-Person Perspective
Costume and Set: Modern AttireIndustrial Interiors

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Jerzy Skolimowski, Candace Allen, Charly Steinberger

Written by:

David Taylor, William Mai

Produced by:

Bill Benenson, Moritz Borman, Matthias Deyle

Composed by:

Stanley Myers

Cast

Robert Duvall

Calvin Caspary

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Captain Miller

Arliss Howard

Eddie

William Forsythe

Gene

Tom Bower

Robert Costanzo

Badja Djola

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