The Set-Up (1978)

The Set-Up (1978) poster

The Set-Up is Kathryn Bigelow's student film at Columbia about the exploration of 'why violence in cinematic form is so seductive'. It featured two men beating each other to a pulp in a dark alley, while two professors analyzed the philosophy of it all on the soundtrack.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 17 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Ed Bowes
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Set-Up about?
The Set-Up is Kathryn Bigelow's student film at Columbia about the exploration of 'why violence in cinematic form is so seductive'. It featured two men beating each other to a pulp in a dark alley, while two professors analyzed the philosophy of it all on the soundtrack.
Who directed The Set-Up?
The Set-Up was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Who stars in The Set-Up?
The Set-Up stars Gary Busey, Sylvère Lotringer, Marshall Blonsky.
How long is The Set-Up?
The Set-Up has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is The Set-Up?
The Set-Up is a Drama, Action film.
Where was The Set-Up produced?
The Set-Up was produced in United States of America.