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Standoff poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.9 / 100
1998·Mystery / Thriller / Crime·1h 31m

STANDOFF

“Trust Will Get You Killed”

The FBI and Texas police make ready to storm the headquarters of a heavily armed sect of religious fanatics. But the operation goes horribly wrong and a couple of agents seek protection at an abandoned farm. But they are not the only ones there.

Above the Line
Andrew Chapman·DirectorAndrew Chapman·WriterNancy Schreiber·Director of PhotographyDan Wool·Original Music ComposerSamuel Craven·Editor
Cast
Robert Sean Leonard·Agent Jamie DoolinDennis Haysbert·Agent Ty 'Bama' JonesNatasha Henstridge·MaryTricia Vessey·FreebiePaul Ben-Victor·Agent Hank McGillKeith Carradine·Agent Zeke ClaytonPaul Scherrer·Ranger BarryAndre G. Ellingson·ParamedicDavid Hart·Blond AgentMichael O'Neill·Cult Leader (Voice)
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 3
Andrew Chapman·DirectorFred Mandel·Second Assistant DirectorBill Berry·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Andrew Chapman·Writer
Camera· 4
Nancy Schreiber·Director of PhotographyCarol Kaelson·Additional PhotographyGábor Kövér·Camera OperatorRalph Watson·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Samuel Craven·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Dan Wool·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Amy Ancona·Production DesignStephen M. Krajica·Costume DesignRachel Kamerman·Art DirectionIsabella Wiley·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Mark Amin·Executive ProducerLisa Zimble·ProducerDan Stone·ProducerPaige Simpson·Co-ProducerJay Polstein·Co-ProducerJulio Caro·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 4
Russell Towery·Stunt CoordinatorJulie Janes-Love·Key Hair StylistJeff Levy·GafferAndre G. Ellingson·Special Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
54.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
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

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Serious, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a group of seven individuals, five in the foreground and two partially visible in the background, against a backdrop of police vehicles and ”

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Key Elements
Police Line TapePolice Line BarrierPolice CarLarge Blue TruckRifleBadges
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
6/10
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