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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 48.0 / 100
1992·Action·1h 27m

EXCESSIVE FORCE

“You have the right to remain silent... permanently.”

Chicago policeman Terry McCain is determined to put away mobster Sal DiMarco, who always gets acquitted on technicalities. While monitoring a drug sale, a shootout ensues, and one of Terry's fellow officers gets away with $3 million of Sal's money. Suspecting Terry took the cash, the mobster sends his men to kill Terry's brother, Dylan, and partner, Frankie Hawkins. Furious, Terry sets out to take his revenge by any means necessary.

Above the Line
Jon Hess·DirectorThomas Ian Griffith·WriterDonald M. Morgan·Director of PhotographyCharles Bernstein·MusicAlan Baumgarten·Editor
Cast
Thomas Ian Griffith·Terry McCainLance Henriksen·DevlinJames Earl Jones·JakeBurt Young·Sal DiMarcoTony Todd·Frankie HawkinsAntoni Corone·Fat TommyCharlotte Lewis·Anna GilmourCarl Ciarfalio·Guard #1Danny Epper·Hitman #2Susan Wood·Lisa
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Jon Hess·Director
Writing· 1
Thomas Ian Griffith·Writer
Camera· 1
Donald M. Morgan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alan Baumgarten·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Charles Bernstein·Music
Art & Design· 3
Kathryn Morrison·Costume DesignMichael Z. Hanan·Production DesignCharles M. Lagola·Art Direction
Production· 4
Michael Harpster·Executive ProducerOscar L. Costo·ProducerErwin Stoff·ProducerThomas Ian Griffith·Producer
Other Departments· 5
Pat Romano·StuntsJeff Imada·StuntsBob Brown·StuntsCris Thomas-Palomino·StuntsBruno Van Zeebroeck·Special Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
48.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -60%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#A9A9A9
#2E2E54
Mood
Intense, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of a man holding a gun. The man has dark hair, fair skin, and is wearing a dark shirt. He is looking directly at the viewer”

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Key Elements
GunMan's Face
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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