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The End of Violence

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The End of Violence
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R,2hrs 2min
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September 12, 1997
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MGM
Synopsis: Wim Wenders directed this allegorical drama about the emotional impact of violence in our culture, set against the backdrop of California's entertainment business. Mike Max (Bill Pullman) is a Hollywood producer who has earned a great deal of money and power in the film industry through his success with a series of brutally violent action pictures. While Max can juggle any number of tasks while working, he can't find time for his wife Paige (Andie MacDowell), and when she announces that she's divorcing ... Full Synopsis
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The idea that a Hollywood filmmaker who specializes in violent action pictures might gain access to a top-secret government surveillance scheme and thus put his life in danger has possibilities for a thoughtful thriller (and, in the wake of Sept. 11 and the formation of the Office of Homeland Security, timeliness). But Wim Wenders' 1997 film suffers badly from miscasting and a snoozy pace that reflects ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Mike Max
Paige Stockard
Ray Bering
Ranger MacDermot
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