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The Player

R2h 4m1992Robert Altman
IMDb: 7.5/10Rotten: 97%Metacritic: 86/100
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A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

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Based On Novel Or BookHomicideMovie BusinessBlackmailScreenwriterHollywoodDeath ThreatMovie MogulMovie StudioStudio Executive

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Player (1992) about?

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

Who stars in The Player?

The Player stars Tim Robbins (Griffin Mill), Greta Scacchi (June Gudmundsdottir), Fred Ward (Walter Stuckel), Whoopi Goldberg (Detective Avery), Peter Gallagher (Larry Levy). The film was directed by Robert Altman.

How long is The Player?

The Player has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated R.

Is The Player worth watching?

The Player holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Mystery, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Player?

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