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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.7 / 100
1991·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 31m

COVER-UP

“If the lies don't kill you – the truth will.”

Mike Anderson, a tough American reporter on a dangerous foreign assignment, finds his own life in jeopardy when he uncovers a deadly labyrinth of political intrigue that threatens the lives of thousands. Dispatched to investigate a mysterious and fatal attack on an overseas US naval base, Anderson, a leading investigative journalist and ex-US marine, finds himself back on familiar ground. Instinct makes him question the official CIA explanation that cites an unknown terrorist group called Black October. Alone, and armed only with his combat training and determination to uncover the truth, he sets out to expose a complex and dangerous political web.

Above the Line
Manny Coto·DirectorWilliam Tannen·WriterDavid Gurfinkel·Director of PhotographyBruno Louchouarn·Original Music ComposerBryan Oates·Editor
Cast
Dolph Lundgren·Mike AndersonLouis Gossett Jr.·Lou JacksonLisa Berkley·Susan CliffordJohn Finn·Jeff CooperGil Kopel·MP #1Howard Rypp·MP #2Ofer Lehavi·MP #3Zadok Zarum·Arab DriverOren Neeman·Marine GuardSharon Hacohen·Passport Officer
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 4
Manny Coto·DirectorVic Armstrong·Second Unit DirectorShimon Azulai·Second Unit First Assistant DirectorJason White·Second Unit Director
Writing· 1
William Tannen·Writer
Camera· 1
David Gurfinkel·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bryan Oates·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bruno Louchouarn·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Ariel Roshko·Production DesignRakefet Levy·Costume Design
Production· 5
Sharon Harel-Cohen·ProducerJacob Kotzky·ProducerJane Barclay·Executive ProducerBob Misiorowski·Executive ProducerRonna B. Wallace·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 1
Vic Armstrong·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
57.7
OF 100
Master Score
4.5
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
#FFFFFF
#A9A9A9
#000000
Mood
Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white image features a man with glasses sitting with his legs crossed, holding a telephone receiver to his ear. He is wearing a light-colored shirt ”

Key Elements
ManGlassesTieTelephoneText
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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