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Last Flag Flying

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Directed by Richard Linklater
Produced by Richard Linklater, Ginger Sledge, and John Sloss
Screenplay by Richard Linklater and Darryl Ponicsan Based on the novel by Darryl Ponicsan
With: Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, J. Quinton Johnson, Yul Vazquez, and Cicely Tyson
Cinematography: Shane F. Kelly
Editing: Sandra Adair
Music: Graham Reynolds
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: 03 November 2017
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
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Linklater's deliberately paced road movie successfully evokes the feeling of taking a long, unexpected, unwanted journey - which may put many viewers off - but the trip is well worth taking. The three leads don't fit their characters with authenticity, but their humanity rings true in this understated reflection on grief, regret, friendship, patriotism, and service.