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Miller's Crossing

Miller's Crossing

Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1990

Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.

Movie details

Miller's Crossing

1990 Drama · Thriller · Crime 1h 55m

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7.4 / 10

Community rating

Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Joel Coen

Written by

Joel Coen · Ethan Coen

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Tom Reagan

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

Verna

John Turturro

John Turturro

Bernie Bernbaum

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Johnny Caspar

J.E. Freeman

J.E. Freeman

Eddie Dane

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

Leo

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Frankie

Court is in session

Put Miller's Crossing on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.