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Afterburn poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.3 / 100
1992·Drama / TV Movie·1h 43m

AFTERBURN

“He Risked His Life Flying An F-16 - Now She Risks It All To Fight For His Name.”

Based on a true story, one woman takes on the U.S. military and General Dynamics; maker of the F-16, thought to be the very best tactical fighter in the world. Air Force Captain Theodore T. Harduvel was one of the best F-16 pilots the U.S. had to offer. After much digging, Janet Harduvel discovers a joint military and General Dynamic cover-up. She proves to be unwavering in her search for the truth to clear his name.

Above the Line
Robert Markowitz·DirectorElizabeth Chandler·Writer
Cast
Laura Dern·Janet HarduvelRobert Loggia·Leo MorroneVincent Spano·Ted HarduvelMichael Rooker·Casey 'Z' ZankowskiWelker White·Mary ScialesRichard Jenkins·Acton RyderAndy Romano·Dr. Carl HallerBasil Wallace·Terry NorthGary Basaraba·Bill DeckerDion Anderson·Col. Hewson
Full Crew
(3 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Markowitz·Director
Writing· 1
Elizabeth Chandler·Writer
Other Departments· 1
Paul E. Short·Stunts
By the Numbers
54.3
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

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#3A2E2A
#9D5A00
Mood
Apocalyptic, Desolate, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man walks away from the viewer towards a bright orange sunset in a ruined city. To his left, a motorcycle is parked on a debris-strewn ground. In the backgrou”

actionpost-apocalypticsci-fi
Key Elements
MotorcycleDamaged CarPower PoleThe Gherkin BuildingThe Shard Building
Atmosphere
Warm, Gritty, Smoky
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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