Three Days of the Condor
A slow-burning, paranoid thriller that keeps you on edge with its realistic tradecraft and moral ambiguity.
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Conspiracy Theory
A jittery paranoid chase that keeps you leaning forward, mixing manic energy with a surprisingly tender, lonely heart.
About 1997 film by Richard Donner
Genres drama, action, crime, thriller
Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Brian Helgeland
Starring Julia Roberts, Mel Gibson, Patrick Stewart, Richard Donner, Peter Jacobson, Tom McCarthy, Rick Hoffman, Dean Winters
Music Carter Burwell
Runtime 135 min
Country United States
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