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Turbulence poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 41.5 / 100
1997·Action / Thriller / Crime·1h 40m

TURBULENCE

“If you weren't afraid of flying before, you will be now.”

On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.

Above the Line
Robert Butler·DirectorJonathan Brett·WriterLloyd Ahern II·Director of PhotographyShirley Walker·Original Music ComposerJohn Duffy·Editor
Cast
Ray Liotta·Ryan WeaverLauren Holly·Teri HalloranBrendan Gleeson·StubbsHéctor Elizondo·Lt. Aldo HinesRachel Ticotin·Rachel TaperBen Cross·Captain Samuel BowenCatherine Hicks·MaggieJeffrey DeMunn·BrooksJohn Finn·FBI Agent Frank SinclairHeidi Kling·Betty
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Butler·DirectorPhil Robinson·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Jonathan Brett·Writer
Camera· 1
Lloyd Ahern II·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Duffy·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Shirley Walker·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Mayling Cheng·Production DesignDonald B. Woodruff·Art DirectionRobert Turturice·Costume DesignDonald Krafft·Set DecorationHenry Alberti·Set DesignerDaniel R. Jennings·Set DesignerPeter J. Kelly·Set DesignerGed Dickersin·Location Scout
Production· 10
Martin Ransohoff·ProducerKeith Samples·Executive ProducerDavid Valdes·ProducerD. Scott Easton·Associate ProducerPhyllis Huffman·CastingD. Scott Easton·Production ManagerOlivia Harris·Casting AssociateSally Lear·Casting AssistantSeth Burch·Location ManagerDarrin Lipscomb·Location Manager
Other Departments· 6
Dane Farwell·StuntsHeather Burton·Stunt DoubleHeather Burton·StuntsAnita Hart·StuntsMichael J. Harker·Post Production SupervisorAl Cerullo·Pilot
By the Numbers
41.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
OF 10
IMDb
17%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
ROI -79%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FF0000
#800000
Mood
Tense, Dramatic, Urgent
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two individuals, a man and a woman, in a dark, red-tinted close-up at the top. Below them, the movie title "TURBULENCE" is displayed in larg”

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Key Elements
AirplaneHeadset
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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