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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.0 / 100
1994·Biography / Drama / Sport·1h 45m

8 SECONDS

“The sport made him a legend. His heart made him a hero.”

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

Above the Line
John G. Avildsen·DirectorMonte Merrick·WriterVictor Hammer·Director of PhotographyBill Conti·Original Music ComposerJ. Douglas Seelig·Editor
Cast
Luke Perry·Lane FrostStephen Baldwin·Tuff HedemanRed Mitchell·Cody LambertCynthia Geary·Kellie FrostJames Rebhorn·Clyde FrostCarrie Snodgress·Elsie FrostLinden Ashby·Martin HudsonRonnie Claire Edwards·Carolyn KyleCameron Finley·Young LaneDustin Mayfield·Teenage Lane
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
John G. Avildsen·Director
Writing· 1
Monte Merrick·Writer
Camera· 1
Victor Hammer·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
J. Douglas Seelig·EditorJerry Behrens·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bill Conti·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Deena Appel·Costume DesignWilliam J. Cassidy·Production DesignJohn Frick·Art DirectionDesne J. Holland·Makeup Department HeadJenny C. Patrick·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Jeffrey Swab·Executive ProducerMichael Shamberg·ProducerCyd LeVin·Executive ProducerCaro Jones·Casting
Other Departments· 15
Doreen Vantyne·HairstylistJulie Janes-Love·HairstylistBilly Bob Black·StuntsEric D. Bogany·StuntsMoore Brian·Stunt CoordinatorMark Cain·StuntsTroy Crow·StuntsCody Custer·StuntsDavid Fournier·StuntsKellie Macy·StuntsCasey Gates·StuntsTuff Hedeman·StuntsGuy Hohman·StuntsCody Lambert·StuntsBrett Leffew·Stunts
By the Numbers
74.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
31%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$20M
ROI 180%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#A03C28
#000000
Mood
Intense, Energetic, Dynamic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A male bull rider, blurred with motion, is depicted mid-ride on a bull. He wears a plaid shirt, jeans, a cowboy hat, and gloves, with his right arm raised and l”

sportdrama
Key Elements
BullCowboy HatPlaid ShirtJeansGlovesBelt Buckle
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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