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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.4 / 100
1993·Action / Drama / Romance·1h 31m

DAYBREAK

“The terror of the time has darkened their world. Now they'll have to fight for a new dawn.”

When a substantial portion of the nation's populace falls victim to a deadly plague, the tyrannical government quarantines them in camps, offering no alternative except death. But a gutsy rebel named Torch sets out to help the afflicted by leading an underground effort to spirit the victims to humane sanctuary.

Above the Line
Stephen Tolkin·DirectorAlan Bowne·Theatre PlayStephen Tolkin·TeleplayNewton Thomas Sigel·Director of PhotographyMichel Colombier·Original Music ComposerLois Freeman-Fox·Editor
Cast
Moira Kelly·BlueCuba Gooding Jr.·TorchMartha Plimpton·LaurieOmar Epps·HunterAlice Drummond·AnnaDavid Eigenberg·BuckyJohn Cameron Mitchell·LennieDeirdre O'Connell·MomWillie Garson·SimonMark Boone Junior·Quarantine Guard
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Stephen Tolkin·DirectorKaren Kelsall·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Alan Bowne·Theatre PlayStephen Tolkin·Teleplay
Camera· 3
Newton Thomas Sigel·Director of PhotographyJim McConkey·Steadicam OperatorEric Liebowitz·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Lois Freeman-Fox·EditorBrunilda Torres·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Michel Colombier·Original Music ComposerWendy Hedin·Supervising Sound EditorDavid Lewis Yewdall·Supervising Sound EditorStacey A. Foiles·Sound EditorRobert Glass·Sound Re-Recording MixerRichard D. Rogers·Sound Re-Recording MixerTom Kramer·Music Editor
Art & Design· 5
Leslie A. Pope·Production DesignDonna Berwick·Costume DesignLeigh Kyle·Set DecorationSharon Ilson·Makeup ArtistAnthony Dunne·Construction Coordinator
Production· 6
John Bard Manulis·ProducerKathryn F. Galan·Executive ProducerColin Callender·Executive ProducerDeborah Aquila·CastingMargot Lulick·Location ManagerDiana Phillips·Line Producer
Other Departments· 3
Judith Goodman·HairstylistPhil Neilson·Stunt CoordinatorMarc Rogers·Gaffer
By the Numbers
63.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
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 Daybreak's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intimate, Tender
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up shot shows a woman with long, wavy brown hair kissing a man on the cheek. The woman is wearing hoop earrings and a ring on her left hand. The man has”

romance
Key Elements
Hoop EarringsRingPatterned Shirt
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
6/10
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