B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.8 / 100
1997Action / Crime / Drama1h 45m
DEAD SILENCE
Three escaped convicts take a group of deaf students hostage.
Above the Line
Daniel Petrie Jr.·DirectorDonald E. Stewart·WriterJeffery Deaver·NovelThomas Burstyn·Director of PhotographyJonathan Goldsmith·MusicRonald Sanders·Editor
Cast
James Garner·John PotterMarlee Matlin·Melanie CharrolKim Coates·Ted HandyLolita Davidovich·Det. Sharon FosterScott Speedman·Officer Stevie CardyBarry Pepper·Airport officerCharles Martin Smith·Roland W. MarksKenneth Welsh·Sheriff Lenny BuddJames Villemaire·Ray 'Sonny' BonnerBlu Mankuma·Special Agent Henry Lebow
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Daniel Petrie Jr.·Director
Writing· 2
Donald E. Stewart·WriterJeffery Deaver·Novel
Camera· 1
Thomas Burstyn·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ronald Sanders·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jonathan Goldsmith·Music
Art & Design· 3
William Beeton·Production DesignDavid B. Ferguson·Art DirectionCsilla Márki·Costume Design
Production· 1
John Kemeny·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Alison Reid·Stunt CoordinatorMarny Eng·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#A0522D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Creepy, Suspenseful
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic
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Key Elements
Ventriloquist DummyHandBow Tie
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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