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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.7 / 100
1992·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 36m

BAD LIEUTENANT

“Gambler. Thief. Junkie. Killer. Cop.”

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.

Above the Line
Abel Ferrara·DirectorZoë Lund·ScreenplayAbel Ferrara·ScreenplayKen Kelsch·Director of PhotographyJoe Delia·Original Music ComposerAnthony Redman·Editor
Cast
Harvey Keitel·LTPeggy Gormley·LT's WifeStella Keitel·LT's DaughterVictor Argo·Bet CopPaul Calderon·Cop #1Leonard L. Thomas·Cop #2Vincent Laresca·JCFrankie Thorn·The NunBrian McElroy·LT's Son #1Frankie Acciarito·LT's Son #2
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Abel Ferrara·Director
Writing· 2
Zoë Lund·ScreenplayAbel Ferrara·Screenplay
Camera· 10
Ken Kelsch·Director of PhotographyDonald Bialer·Best Boy GripAndrea Dorman·Second Assistant CameraRobert Kummert·Key GripDennis A. Livesey·First Assistant CameraJohn Paul McIntyre·GripAdrian Misol·Camera InternJohn Pirozzi·Dolly GripSteve Sands·Still PhotographerLaura Zito·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Anthony Redman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Joe Delia·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Charles M. Lagola·Production DesignDavid Sawaryn·Costume Design
Production· 8
Edward R. Pressman·ProducerMary Kane·ProducerPatrick Wachsberger·Executive ProducerRonna B. Wallace·Executive ProducerRebecca C. Crespi·Casting AssistantLaura Gillis·Extras CastingKimba Hills·CastingMeredith Jacobson Marciano·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Jim Denault·ElectricianCharlie McNamara·GafferJohn Milcetic·Best Boy ElectricEric Schmidt·ElectricianTom Zafian·Video Assist Operator
By the Numbers
73.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 102%
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, Gritty, Confrontational
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man with dark, wavy hair and a serious expression is depicted from the chest up, aiming a dark-colored handgun directly forward, its barrel prominent in the f”

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Key Elements
Handgun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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