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At Close Range poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.0 / 100
1986·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 56m

AT CLOSE RANGE

“Like father. Like son. Like hell.”

Brad Whitewood Jr. lives in rural Pennsylvania and has few prospects. Against his mother's wishes, he seeks out his estranged father, the head of a gang of thieves in a nearby town. Though his new girlfriend supports his criminal ambitions, Brad Jr. soon learns that his father is a dangerous man. Inspired by the real events that led to the end of the Johnston Gang, who operated in the northeastern United States in the 1970s.

Above the Line
James Foley·DirectorNicholas Kazan·ScreenplayElliott Lewitt·StoryJuan Ruiz Anchía·Director of PhotographyPatrick Leonard·Original Music ComposerHoward E. Smith·Editor
Cast
Sean Penn·Bradford 'Brad' Whitewood Jr.Christopher Walken·Bradford 'Brad' Whitewood Sr.Mary Stuart Masterson·TerryChris Penn·Thomas 'Tommy' WhitewoodMillie Perkins·JulieEileen Ryan·GrandmaTracey Walter·Uncle Patch WhitewoodDavid Strathairn·Tony PineJ.C. Quinn·BoydCandy Clark·Mary Sue
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
James Foley·Director
Writing· 3
Nicholas Kazan·ScreenplayElliott Lewitt·StoryNicholas Kazan·Story
Camera· 3
Juan Ruiz Anchía·Director of PhotographyDon Simandl·GripJim Harrington·Grip
Editing· 1
Howard E. Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Patrick Leonard·Original Music ComposerDavid J. Hudson·Sound Re-Recording MixerMel Metcalfe·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Peter Jamison·Production DesignHilary Rosenfeld·Costume DesignMark Ragland·Set DesignerR. Chris Westlund·Set DecorationRichard Arrington·Makeup Artist
Production· 8
Don Guest·ProducerJohn Daly·Executive ProducerDerek Gibson·Executive ProducerElliott Lewitt·ProducerDon Guest·Unit Production ManagerBilly Hopkins·CastingRisa Bramon Garcia·CastingPaul McKenna·Production Manager
Other Departments· 6
Leslie Ann Anderson·HairstylistFred Timmons·DriverPaul McKenna·StuntsFred T. McLaughlin·StuntsStefan Czapsky·GafferChris Summerell·Driver
By the Numbers
64.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
86%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI -64%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0000
#FCFCFC
#A08060
Mood
Gritty, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Collage
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster for 'At Close Range' is a collage of seven distinct photographic panels, arranged in a grid-like structure with red borders. The title 'AT CLOSE RANG”

crimedrama
Key Elements
Lounge ChairSunglasses
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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