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Snake Eyes

Snake Eyes

Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 1998

All bets are off when shady homicide cop Rick Santoro witnesses a murder during a boxing match. Determined to solve the crime, he quickly learns that his search for answers will only uncover yet more questions in an ever-widening web of conspiracy, intrigue, and danger.

Movie details

Snake Eyes

“Believe everything except your eyes.”

1998 Crime · Mystery · Thriller 1h 38m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

All bets are off when shady homicide cop Rick Santoro witnesses a murder during a boxing match. Determined to solve the crime, he quickly learns that his search for answers will only uncover yet more questions in an ever-widening web of conspiracy, intrigue, and danger.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brian De Palma

Written by

Brian De Palma · David Koepp

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Rick Santoro

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

Kevin Dunne

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Julia Costello

John Heard

John Heard

Gilbert Powell

Stan Shaw

Stan Shaw

Lincoln Tyler

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Lou Logan

Michael Rispoli

Michael Rispoli

Jimmy George

Court is in session

Put Snake Eyes on trial.

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

The defence The Cool Ironist

“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.