Name: Le Cowboy
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Matthias Schoenaerts, François Damiens

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Jean-Pierre Léaud in The 400 Blows (1959)

The thriller genre features suspense, tension, and excitement. These stories are known for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats and delivering intense emotional experiences by revolving around high-stakes situations, dangerous conflicts, and the constant anticipation of unexpected events.

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