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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 46.1 / 100
1996·Action / Thriller·1h 39m

PERSONS UNKNOWN

When former cop and current security expert Jim Holland has a one night stand with Amanda after getting in her way roller-blading. That introduction turns out to be a well thought out plan by Amanda and her sister Molly, to obtain security codes. The girls and their cohorts rob his client and stash the loot. All the while, detective Jim has been following them and he grabs the money for himself. Then his conscience gets the best of him and he falls in love with Molly. His client turns out to be drug dealers and he's forced to risk his life to protect Molly and Amanda.

Above the Line
George Hickenlooper·DirectorCraig Smith·WriterRichard Crudo·Director of PhotographyEd Tomney·MusicSuzanne Pettit·Editor
Cast
Joe Mantegna·Jim HollandKelly Lynch·AmandaNaomi Watts·MollyJ.T. Walsh·CakeXander Berkeley·ToshJon Favreau·TerryChannon Roe·LewisChristian J. Meoli·Prancer (as Christian Meoli)Sonny Carl Davis·JimmyAntoni Corone·Vixen
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
George Hickenlooper·DirectorMark Anthony Little·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Craig Smith·Writer
Camera· 1
Richard Crudo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Suzanne Pettit·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Ed Tomney·MusicMarty Hutcherson·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Brasher·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Jerry Fleming·Production DesignAlexandra Welker·Costume DesignSarah Alcorn·Set DecorationElaine L. Offers·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Jon Kramer·Executive ProducerDavid Lancaster·ProducerDavid Newlon·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 14
Donna Evans·StuntsTabby Hanson·StuntsGary Paul·StuntsDick Hancock·StuntsTerry James·Stunt CoordinatorDebbie Lynn Ross·Stunt CoordinatorMario Roberts·StuntsEllen Statham·StuntsPatrick J. Statham·StuntsNick Satriano·StuntsBrian J. Williams·StuntsRalph M. Abalos·Key Hair StylistLarry Fioritto·Special Effects CoordinatorDexter Eneriz·Gaffer
By the Numbers
46.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
14%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#F2C200
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Mood
Mysterious, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of a blonde woman's face on the left, looking slightly to her right, with a man's bearded face partially visible behind her”

thrillermystery
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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