# Gotcha! (1985)

> An inexperienced college game player is pulled into a seductive Cold War chase when his pretend skills suddenly become real-world survival tools.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16659

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller
- Director: Jeff Kanew
- Cast: Anthony Edwards, Linda Fiorentino, Jsu Garcia, Alex Rocco, Marla Adams, Klaus Löwitsch, Christopher Rydell, Christie Claridge
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089222/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, breezy, flirtatious, retro movie night, lighthearted thriller night

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