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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
1999·Crime / Drama / TV Movie·1h 45m

WITNESS PROTECTION

“When the mob wants you dead there's only one place to hide...”

Would you be willing to walk away from everyone and everything you've ever known in exchange for your safety? This is the question facing career criminal Bobby "Bats" Batton (Tom Sizemore); on the outs with the mob and facing prosecution for a number of serious crimes, Batton is offered a deal by the FBI in which he will be given immunity in exchange for testifying against his former partners. However, Batton will have to join the Federal Witness Protection Program, which means that he, his wife, and his children will never again see their friends and family.

Above the Line
Richard Pearce·DirectorDaniel Therriault·WriterDaniel Therriault·StoryFred Murphy·Director of PhotographyCliff Eidelman·Original Music ComposerLisa Fruchtman·Editor
Cast
Forest Whitaker·Steven BeckTom Sizemore·Bobby BattonMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio·Cindy BattonShawn Hatosy·Sean BattonSkye McCole Bartusiak·Suzie BattonWilliam Sadler·SharpJim Metzler·Jim CutlerGreg Pitts·DuffyDaniel Zacapa·David RamirezGreg Lipari·Hit Man
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Pearce·DirectorDrew Ann Rosenberg·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Daniel Therriault·StoryDaniel Therriault·WriterRobert Sabbag·Story
Camera· 1
Fred Murphy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lisa Fruchtman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Cliff Eidelman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Patrizia von Brandenstein·Production DesignJames F. Truesdale·Art DirectionHope Hanafin·Costume DesignCloudia Rebar·Set DecorationAndrew Menzies·Assistant Art Director
Production· 6
Henry S. Schleiff·Executive ProducerHoward Meltzer·ProducerTony Mark·Co-ProducerSue Jett·Co-ProducerLinda Lowy·CastingJohn Brace·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Charles Croughwell·Stunt CoordinatorChris Palermo·StuntsJames Camomile·Special Effects Technician
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#707070
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Mood
Serious, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three individuals positioned against a map of the Midwestern United States, specifically Nebraska and Iowa, with bullet holes marked on it. ”

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Key Elements
MapId BadgeBullet Holes
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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