# True Colors (1991)

> Two ambitious law students enter Washington politics on opposite ethical paths, forcing a lifelong friendship to survive power, compromise, and betrayal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7879

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Herbert Ross
- Cast: John Cusack, James Spader, Imogen Stubbs, Mandy Patinkin, Richard Widmark, Dina Merrill, Philip Bosco, Paul Guilfoyle
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103125/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, reflective, tense, political film night, character drama evening

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