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Next of Kin poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.6 / 100
1989·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 48m

NEXT OF KIN

“A Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style.”

Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

Above the Line
John Irvin·DirectorMichael Jenning·WriterSteven Poster·Director of PhotographyJack Nitzsche·MusicPeter Honess·Editor
Cast
Patrick Swayze·Truman GatesLiam Neeson·Briar GatesAdam Baldwin·Joey RosselinHelen Hunt·Jessie GatesTed Levine·Willy SimpsonBill Paxton·Gerald GatesMichael J. Pollard·HaroldAndreas Katsulas·John IsabellaDel Close·FrankValentino Cimo·Rhino
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
John Irvin·DirectorDru Anne Carlson·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Michael Jenning·Writer
Camera· 3
Steven Poster·Director of PhotographyJohn S. Robertson·Dolly GripJamie Barber·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Peter Honess·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Jack Nitzsche·MusicRex Slinkard·Sound Re-Recording MixerRichard Whitfield·Music EditorMartin Maryska·Supervising Sound EditorJackie Krost·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 6
Donfeld·Costume DesignJack T. Collis·Production DesignJohn Warnke·Set DesignerJim Duffy·Set DecorationArmand Coutu·Costume SupervisorDennis DeWaay·Construction Coordinator
Production· 9
Don Enright·ProducerLarry DeWaay·Executive ProducerLes Alexander·ProducerJeb Stuart·Associate ProducerSean Susanin·Casting AssistantMindy Marin·CastingJane Alderman·CastingShelley Andreas·CastingScott Maitland·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Walter Scott·Stunt CoordinatorEddie J. Fernandez·StuntsBob Kurcz·Stunts
By the Numbers
59.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$16M
ROI 33%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Next of Kin's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4F6C82
#B28E70
#9B2128
Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are depicted from the chest up against a muted, cloudy sky background. The man is positioned slightly behind and to the left of the woman, loo”

drama
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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