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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.5 / 100
1988·Action / Comedy / Crime·2h 6m

MIDNIGHT RUN

“This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail.

Above the Line
Martin Brest·DirectorGeorge Gallo·ScreenplayDonald E. Thorin·Director of PhotographyDanny Elfman·Original Music ComposerChris Lebenzon·Editor
Cast
Robert De Niro·John Wesley “Jack” WalshCharles Grodin·Jonathan Mardukas aka “The Duke”Yaphet Kotto·Alonzo Mosely, Special Agent, F.B.I.John Ashton·Marvin Dorfler, HeadhunterDennis Farina·Jimmy Serrano, Chicago mobsterJoe Pantoliano·Eddie Moscone, Bail BonderRichard Foronjy·Tony Darvo, Serrano's henchmanRobert Miranda·Joey, Serrano's henchmanJack Kehoe·Jerry Geisler, Tony's secretaryWendy Phillips·Gail, Jack's ex-wife
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Martin Brest·DirectorJerry Ziesmer·First Assistant DirectorAlan Edmisten·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
George Gallo·Screenplay
Camera· 6
Donald E. Thorin·Director of PhotographyHolly Bower·Still PhotographerStephen G. Shank·Camera OperatorJohn M. Stephens·Aerial Director of PhotographyDennis Seawright·Camera LoaderRichard Foreman Jr.·Still Photographer
Editing· 3
Chris Lebenzon·EditorMichael Tronick·EditorBilly Weber·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Danny Elfman·Original Music ComposerIan MacGregor-Scott·Sound EditorCindy Marty·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 9
James J. Murakami·Art DirectionAngelo P. Graham·Production DesignGloria Gresham·Costume DesignDaniel C. Striepeke·Makeup ArtistFrank Griffin·Makeup ArtistBrick Mason·Storyboard ArtistEmily Ferry·Property MasterRoger Pancake·Property MasterChristopher Gilman·Props
Production· 2
Martin Brest·ProducerWilliam S. Gilmore·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 3
Mike Johnson·StuntsSteve Agalsoff·CablemanJames F. Boyle·Gaffer
By the Numbers
66.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$38M
ROI 28%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Midnight Run's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster depicts two men running on a highway under a blue sky. The title "MIDNIGHT RUN" is at the top in white and red lettering. A helicopter flies in”

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Key Elements
HandcuffsHelicopterPolice Cars
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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