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Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)

★ 6.1R103 minDirector: Ridley Scott

1987 American film

Someone to Watch Over Me is a 1987 American neo-noir romantic thriller film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Howard Franklin. It stars Tom Berenger as a police detective who has to protect a wealthy woman (Mimi Rogers), who is a key witness in a murder trial. The film's soundtrack includes the George and Ira Gershwin song from which the film takes its title, recorded by Sting, and Vangelis' "Memories of Green", originally from Scott's Blade Runner (1982).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Someone to Watch Over Me about?
Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) — In Queens, Mike Keegan is celebrating with his wife Ellie, his son Tommy and friends his recent promotion to detective in a precinct in Manhattan. Meanwhile, in a fancy club, the socialite Claire Gregory witnesses the murder of the owner of the place by the powerful mobster Joey
Is Someone to Watch Over Me based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Someone to Watch Over Me scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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