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UNITED STATES · 1980

Just Tell Me What You Want

Sidney Lumet
New Hollywood workplace romance power dynamics in relationships breaking up with a boss love triangle professional ambition vs personal happiness
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Synopsis

A television producer woman tries to let down her overbearing boyfriend who is her boss. She wants to marry with a young writer.

Year1980
CountryUnited States
DirectorSidney Lumet
MovementNew Hollywood
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