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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.6 / 100
1999·Drama / Thriller·1h 54m

THE CONFESSION

“Trust no one.”

After his young son dies from the negligence at a hospital, Harry Fertig takes matters into his own hands and kills the doctor, nurse and clerk responsible. Slick lawyer Roy Bleakie, looking only to win a case and not caring of the matters involved, is asked by Fertig's boss to defend him. Shocked to hear that his client wants to plead guilty, the case causes Bleakie to question his own morals by defending an honorable man.

Above the Line
David Hugh Jones·DirectorDavid Black·ScreenplaySol Yurick·NovelMike Fash·Director of PhotographyMychael Danna·Original Music ComposerRay Hubley·Editor
Cast
Ben Kingsley·Harry FertigAmy Irving·Sarah FertigRyan Marsini·Stevie FertigAlec Baldwin·Roy BleakieBoyd Gaines·Liam ClarkeAnne Twomey·Judge CrosslandLázaro Pérez·Eric MalabarBecky Ann Baker·Nurse Jeanine CarrounboisMike Hodge·Security GuardMark Ethan·Dr. Mason Gillette
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 2
David Hugh Jones·DirectorCornelia 'Nini' Rogan·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
David Black·ScreenplaySol Yurick·Novel
Camera· 1
Mike Fash·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ray Hubley·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mychael Danna·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Diann Duthie·Art DirectionEdward Pisoni·Production DesignJustin Scoppa Jr.·Set DecorationEdi Giguere·Costume Designer
Production· 13
Corrinne Mann·ProducerAndrew Stevens·ProducerElie Samaha·ProducerAlec Baldwin·ProducerAndrew Stevens·Executive ProducerAshok Amritraj·Executive ProducerBilly Hopkins·CastingKerry Barden·CastingSuzanne Smith Crowley·CastingJennifer McNamara·CastingGregory J. Pace·Associate ProducerLori Zuker·Associate ProducerTed Kurdyla·Co-Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Peter Bucossi·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
58.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2E3B43
#949494
#B52020
Mood
Eerie, Unsettling
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A young boy with dark hair and a serious expression is centered in the frame, looking directly forward. A large, dark-furred rat is perched on his left shoulder”

thrillerdrama
Key Elements
BoyRatHouse
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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