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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 46.8 / 100
1989·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 46m

RENEGADES

“This time, they've brought their guns to the city.”

While investigating police corruption in his department, undercover cop Buster McHenry is forced to participate in a heist, leading to innocent casualties and the theft of an ancient Lakota tribal spear. After McHenry ends up severely wounded, he is taken in by Native American Hank Storm, who is out to recover the spear and avenge the death of a loved one in the heist.

Above the Line
Jack Sholder·DirectorDavid Rich·WriterPhil Meheux·Director of PhotographyMichael Kamen·Original Music ComposerCaroline Biggerstaff·Editor
Cast
Kiefer Sutherland·Buster McHenryLou Diamond Phillips·Hank StormJami Gertz·BarbaraRobert Knepper·MarinoBill Smitrovich·FinchPeter MacNeill·Denny RansomFloyd 'Red Crow' Westerman·Red CrowJoseph Griffin·MattJohn Di Benedetto·CorsoKyra Harper·Nema
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Jack Sholder·DirectorWilliam Spahic·First Assistant DirectorMickey Gilbert·Second Unit DirectorWalter Gasparovic·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
David Rich·Writer
Camera· 1
Phil Meheux·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Caroline Biggerstaff·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Michael Kamen·Original Music ComposerMichael Kamen·Conductor
Art & Design· 5
Carol Spier·Production DesignJames McAteer·Art DirectionSheryl Berkoff·Makeup ArtistChristine A. Hart·Makeup Department HeadElinor Rose Galbraith·Set Decoration
Production· 7
David Madden·ProducerTed Field·Executive ProducerJames G. Robinson·Executive ProducerJoe Roth·Executive ProducerJ. Rickley Dumm·ProducerLiam Kiernan·Production AssistantJunie Lowry-Johnson·Casting
Other Departments· 9
J.J. Makaro·StuntsTroy Gilbert·StuntsTim Gilbert·StuntsAlison Reid·StuntsBranko Racki·StuntsJeff Cadiente·Stunt DoubleClaude Díaz·Hair Department HeadJennifer Bower O'Halloran·HairstylistLloyd Adams·Stunts
By the Numbers
46.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
33%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
ROI -44%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features five men in dark diving suits, armed with rifles, wading through shallow water. A military helicopter is visible in the sky above them, agai”

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Key Elements
RiflesDiving SuitsFlippersMilitary Helicopter
Atmosphere
Cold, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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