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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.4 / 100
2002·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 57m

ROAD TO PERDITION

“Pray for Michael Sullivan.”

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

Above the Line
Sam Mendes·DirectorDavid Self·ScreenplayConrad Hall·Director of PhotographyThomas Newman·Original Music ComposerJill Bilcock·Editor
Cast
Tom Hanks·Michael SullivanPaul Newman·John RooneyJude Law·Harlen MaguireTyler Hoechlin·Michael Sullivan, Jr.Daniel Craig·Connor RooneyStanley Tucci·Frank NittiJennifer Jason Leigh·Annie SullivanLiam Aiken·Peter SullivanDylan Baker·Alexander RanceCiarán Hinds·Finn McGovern
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Sam Mendes·Director
Writing· 1
David Self·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Conrad Hall·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Jill Bilcock·EditorPaul Howarth·Visual Effects EditorCelia Haining·First Assistant EditorDan Schalk·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Thomas Newman·Original Music ComposerThomas Pasatieri·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 8
Richard L. Johnson·Art DirectionDennis Gassner·Production DesignAlbert Wolsky·Costume DesignNancy Haigh·Set DecorationRobert Q. Mathews·Costume SupervisorDaniel C. Striepeke·Makeup ArtistThomas Minton·Assistant Art DirectorHeather Pollock·Set Costumer
Production· 10
Walter F. Parkes·Executive ProducerDean Zanuck·ProducerSam Mendes·ProducerRichard D. Zanuck·ProducerJoan Bradshaw·Executive ProducerGlenn Williamson·ProducerDebra Zane·CastingTara B. Cook·Associate ProducerCherylanne Martin·Associate ProducerPaul Clemente·Visual Effects Producer
Other Departments· 3
Michael L. Fink·Visual Effects SupervisorHarrison McEldowney·ChoreographerMark Howard·Choreographer
By the Numbers
73.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
81%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$181M
ROI 126%
Worldwide Gross
1
6 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Road to Perdition's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Gritty, Protective
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a dark suit and fedora, holding a rifle, stands partially obscured by heavy rain, with a young boy in a flat cap standing to his right. The man's face ”

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Key Elements
ManBoyFedoraFlat CapRifleRain
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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