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Breaking In poster
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Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.4 / 100
1989·Adventure / Comedy / Action·1h 34m

BREAKING IN

“The last two guys you'd ever expect to get away with anything...are about to get away with it all.”

Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie.

Above the Line
Bill Forsyth·DirectorJohn Sayles·WriterMichael Coulter·Director of PhotographyMichael Gibbs·Original Music ComposerMichael Ellis·Editor
Cast
Burt Reynolds·Ernie MullinsCasey Siemaszko·Mike LafebbSheila Kelley·Carrie aka FontaineLorraine Toussaint·Delphine the HookerAlbert Salmi·Johnny ScotHarry Carey, Jr.·ShoesMaury Chaykin·Vincent TucciStephen Tobolowsky·District AttorneyJulianne Johnson·Hardware Store Cashier
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Bill Forsyth·Director
Writing· 1
John Sayles·Writer
Camera· 1
Michael Coulter·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Ellis·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Michael Gibbs·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Adrienne Atkinson·Production DesignLouise Frogley·Costume DesignManlio Rocchetti·Makeup ArtistWoody Crocker·Set DecorationJean Ann Black·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Sarah Black·Executive ProducerHarry Gittes·ProducerAndrew Meyer·Executive ProducerJack Cummins·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Philip Leto·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#2D2D2D
#9A9A9A
Mood
Intriguing, Suspenseful, Playful
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Five individuals are shown peering out from inside an open safe, which is set against a solid red background. The person in the center holds a long, sparkling n”

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Key Elements
SafeMoney StacksHundred Dollar BillNecklaceFlashlightSmall Tool
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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