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Zig Zag poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.4 / 100
2002·Crime / Drama·1h 41m

ZIG ZAG

An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.

Above the Line
David S. Goyer·DirectorDavid S. Goyer·ScreenplayLandon J. Napoleon·NovelJames L. Carter·Director of PhotographyGrant-Lee Phillips·Original Music ComposerConrad Smart·Editor
Cast
John Leguizamo·Dean SingerWesley Snipes·Dave FletcherOliver Platt·Mr. Walters / 'The Toad'Natasha Lyonne·Jenna the Working GirlLuke Goss·Cadillac TomSam Jones·Louis 'ZigZag' FletcherSherman Augustus·Detective HawkeMichael Greyeyes·DaleElizabeth Peña·Ms. TateAbraham Benrubi·Hector
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 3
David S. Goyer·DirectorRichard L. Fox·First Assistant DirectorLori Grabowski·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
David S. Goyer·ScreenplayLandon J. Napoleon·Novel
Camera· 2
James L. Carter·Director of PhotographyDale Robinette·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Conrad Smart·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Grant-Lee Phillips·Original Music ComposerScott C. Kolden·Supervising Sound EditorPatrick Giraudi·Sound Re-Recording MixerKelly Vandever·Sound Re-Recording MixerFelipe Borrero·Production Sound MixerGeorgiana Ramsland·Music Editor
Art & Design· 3
Philip Toolin·Production DesignSusan L. Bertram·Costume DesignRegina O'Brien·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Andrew Stevens·ProducerElie Samaha·ProducerRonnie Yeskel·CastingRichard Hicks·CastingPeter Alwazzan·Extras CastingAlison Semenza·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
D. Walt Cameron·Visual Effects SupervisorEddie Perez·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
66.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a collage of five individuals, predominantly in warm, dark tones. At the top, two men's faces are prominent, one with curly dark hair lookin”

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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
6/10
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