# Going Places (1974)

> Two impulsive French drifters and a pleasure-seeking hairdresser turn criminal freedom and sexual fantasy into an uproarious, deeply troubling road odyssey.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2377

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Bertrand Blier
- Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Patrick Dewaere, Jeanne Moreau, Christian Alers, Brigitte Fossey, Michel Peyrelon, Gérard Boucaron
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072353/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, provocative, arthouse cinema night, provocative film discussion

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