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Homicide poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
1991·Crime / Mystery / Thriller·1h 42m

HOMICIDE

“Powerful. Provocative. Controversial.”

While investigating the ruthless murder of an elderly woman, a Jewish police detective unravels a bizarre conspiracy involving a Zionist organization.

Above the Line
David Mamet·DirectorDavid Mamet·WriterRoger Deakins·Director of PhotographyAlaric Jans·Original Music ComposerBarbara Tulliver·Editor
Cast
Joe Mantegna·Bobby GoldWilliam H. Macy·Tim SullivanVincent Guastaferro·Lt. SennaJ.J. Johnston·Jilly CurranJack Wallace·FrankLionel Mark Smith·Charlie OlcottRebecca Pidgeon·Miss KleinVing Rhames·Robert RandolphRicky Jay·AaronPaul Butler·Commissioner Walker
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
David Mamet·Director
Writing· 1
David Mamet·Writer
Camera· 1
Roger Deakins·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Barbara Tulliver·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alaric Jans·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Michael Merritt·Production DesignNan Cibula·Costume DesignSusan Kaufman·Art DirectionFrank Rogers·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 5
Michael Hausman·ProducerEdward R. Pressman·ProducerRon Rotholz·Executive ProducerMatthew Carlisle·Associate ProducerAndy Armstrong·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Stephanie Finochio·StuntsG.A. Aguilar·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -74%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#333333
#FFFFFF
#777777
Mood
Serious, Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white movie poster features three men standing in front of a brick building with a sign that reads 'VICTORIA POLICE'. The man on the left is wearing”

horror
Key Elements
Fedora HatsOvercoatsBrick BuildingPolice Sign
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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