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Back in Action poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.8 / 100
1994·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 33m

BACK IN ACTION

“A two man force of destruction, set to destroy the illegal establishment.”

Two men have different motivations but the same goal when they team up and mount an assault on a powerful drug gang.

Above the Line
Steve DiMarco, Paul Ziller·DirectorKarl Schiffman·WriterGilles Corbeil·Director of PhotographyVarouje·Original Music ComposerMarvin Lawrence·Editor
Cast
Billy Blanks·BillyRoddy Piper·Frank RossiBobbie Phillips·Helen LewinskyKai Soremekun·TaraMatt Birman·ChakkaNigel Bennett·KasajianDamon D'Oliveira·GantryMartin McNamaraMichael McNamaraVince Murdocco·Bouncer (uncredited)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 3
Steve DiMarco·DirectorPaul Ziller·DirectorSarah Willinsky·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Karl Schiffman·Writer
Camera· 1
Gilles Corbeil·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Marvin Lawrence·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Varouje·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
George Flak·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Branko Racki·StuntsRobert Racki·StuntsDanny Lima·Stunts
By the Numbers
59.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#333333
#D9D9D9
#808080
Mood
Action, Serious, Cool
Composition
Split
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman stand side-by-side, facing forward, against a blurred background of what appears to be a gas station or urban setting with neon lights. The ma”

actioncomedy
Key Elements
Coffee CupPistolPistol
Atmosphere
Neon, Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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