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Eraser poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.7 / 100
1996·Action / Crime / Thriller·1h 55m

ERASER

“He will erase your past to protect your future.”

A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.

Above the Line
Chuck Russell·DirectorWalon Green·ScreenplayTony Puryear·ScreenplayAdam Greenberg·Director of PhotographyAlan Silvestri·Original Music ComposerMichael Tronick·Editor
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger·U.S. Marshal John 'The Eraser' KrugerVanessa Williams·Lee CullenJames Caan·U.S. Marshal Robert DeguerinJames Coburn·WitSec Chief BellerRobert Pastorelli·Johnny CasteleoneJames Cromwell·William DonohueDanny Nucci·WitSec Deputy MonroeAndy Romano·Undersecretary of Defense Daniel HarperNick Chinlund·WitSec Agent CalderonMichael Papajohn·WitSec Agent Schiffer
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Chuck Russell·DirectorTerry Leonard·Second Unit Director
Writing· 5
Michael S. Chernuchin·WriterWalon Green·ScreenplayTony Puryear·ScreenplayTony Puryear·WriterWalon Green·Writer
Camera· 6
Adam Greenberg·Director of PhotographyTom Priestley Jr.·Second Unit Director of PhotographyMike Benson·Second Unit Director of PhotographyMichael St. Hilaire·Camera OperatorJoseph F. Valentine·Camera OperatorNorman Kent·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Michael Tronick·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Alan Silvestri·Original Music ComposerJerelyn J. Harding·ADR & DubbingSamuel C. Crutcher·Sound Effects EditorKenneth Karman·Music Editor
Art & Design· 4
Bill Kenney·Production DesignRichard Bruno·Costume DesignWilliam Ladd Skinner·Art DirectionMarvin Salsberg·Construction Coordinator
Production· 4
Chuck Russell·Executive ProducerMichael Tadross·Executive ProducerArnold Kopelson·ProducerAnne Kopelson·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Scott Wilder·StuntsPeter Tothpal·HairstylistWayne R. Campbell·Transportation CoordinatorMichael L. Fink·Visual Effects Supervisor
By the Numbers
64.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
42%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$242M
ROI 142%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Eraser's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#F08000
#2F4F4F
Mood
Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features Arnold Schwarzenegger holding two large guns in front of an orange explosion. He is centered in the frame, with a targeting reticle su”

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Key Elements
GunsExplosionTargeting Reticle
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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