# Subway (1985)

> A charismatic thief turns the Paris Metro into a surreal refuge while blackmail, romance, and a budding punk band collide beneath the city.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5724

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Luc Besson
- Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Christopher Lambert, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean Bouise, Jean Reno
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090095/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: surreal, kinetic, irreverent, late night movie watching, cult film night

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