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Prefontaine poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.2 / 100
1997·Biography / Drama / Romance·1h 46m

PREFONTAINE

“He beat the odds... And became a legend!”

It's the true-life story of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, the exciting and sometimes controversial "James Dean of Track," whose spirit captured the heart of the nation! Cocky, charismatic, and tough, "Pre" was a running rebel who defied rules, pushed limits ... and smashed records ...

Above the Line
Steve James·DirectorEugene Corr·ScreenplaySteve James·ScreenplayPeter Gilbert·Director of PhotographyMason Daring·Original Music ComposerPeter C. Frank·Editor
Cast
Jared Leto·Steve PrefontaineR. Lee Ermey·Bill BowermanEd O'Neill·Bill DellingerBreckin Meyer·Pat TysonLindsay Crouse·Elfriede PrefontaineAmy Locane·Nancy AllemanLaurel Holloman·Elaine FinleyBrian McGovern·Mac WilkinsKurtwood Smith·Curtis CunninghamAdrian Amadeus·Finnish Teammate
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Steve James·DirectorJeanne Caliendo·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Eugene Corr·ScreenplaySteve James·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Peter Gilbert·Director of PhotographyPeter Kuttner·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Peter C. Frank·EditorSuzanne Suffredin·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Mason Daring·Original Music ComposerMary Ramos·Music SupervisorMichelle Kuznetsky Silverman·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 7
Tom Bronson·Costume DesignCarol Winstead Wood·Production DesignGregory A. Weimerskirch·Art DirectionRonald Leamon·Costume SupervisorNina Bradford·Set DecorationChris Karges·LeadmanMarienne O'Brien·Costumer
Production· 7
Irby Smith·ProducerPeter Gilbert·ProducerJon Lutz·ProducerMark Doonan·ProducerShelly Glasser·Co-ProducerPam Dixon·CastingBeth DePatie·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 5
Kathy Jarvis·StuntsRusty Hanson·StuntsChris Howell·Stunt CoordinatorRon Sarchian·StuntsStan Barrett·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
56.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
56%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$589K
ROI -93%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#B02020
#FFFFFF
#303030
Mood
Determined, Athletic
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with curly brown hair and a mustache, wearing a white tank top with 'USA' in red lettering, runs forward on a track. His arms are bent, and he is looking ”

biographicalsportsdrama
Key Elements
White Tank TopBlack ShortsRace Bib '105'Red Banner
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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