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Bone (1972)

Bone poster
Directed by
Larry Cohen
Genre
blaxploitation film, comedy drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 35m
Rated
R
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 31 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A home invader breaks into a wealthy couple's house but discovers they are not as rich or happy as they seem. The intruder and the couple get tangled in a strange and darkly funny confrontation.

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What happens

Bone is a 1972 American black comedy crime film written, produced, and directed by Larry Cohen in his directorial debut. It stars Yaphet Kotto, Joyce Van Patten, and Andrew Duggan. The film tells the story of a home invasion perpetrated by Kotto's character, who soon realizes that his victims are less wealthy and far unhappier than they initially appeared. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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