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The Hard Word poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 70.0 / 100
2002·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 42m

THE HARD WORD

“In a word, they're gone”

Three fraternal bank robbers, languishing in jail, discover a profitable (if not dodgy) way to spend their time. Crime can most certainly pay, if you "know wot I mean?" However when sex and greed rear-up between the good crims and the bad cops, the consequences are both bizarre and fatal.

Above the Line
Scott Roberts·DirectorScott Roberts·ScreenplayBrian J. Breheny·Director of PhotographyDavid Thrussell·Original Music ComposerMartin Connor·Editor
Cast
Guy Pearce·DaleRobert Taylor·FrankRachel Griffiths·CarolJoel Edgerton·ShaneDamien Richardson·MalRhondda Findleton·JaneKate Atkinson·PamelaVince Colosimo·KellyPaul Sonkkila·O'RiordanKim Gyngell·Paul
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Scott Roberts·DirectorEmma Jamvold·Third Assistant DirectorToni Raynes·Second Assistant DirectorBrendan Campbell·Assistant DirectorLisa Farinosi·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Scott Roberts·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Brian J. Breheny·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Martin Connor·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
David Thrussell·Original Music ComposerJulius Chan·Supervising Sound EditorPhil Judd·Sound Re-Recording MixerPeter Purcell·Sound Re-Recording MixerLiam Price·Sound Effects EditorAngus Robertson·Dialogue EditorJohn Schiefelbein·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 7
Paddy Reardon·Production DesignJeffrey Thorp·Art DirectionTerry Ryan·Costume DesignLisa Thompson·Set DecorationCassie Hanlon·Key Makeup ArtistCaroline Kelly·Art Department CoordinatorJoe Kiely·Set Dresser
Production· 5
Al Clark·ProducerHilary Davis·Executive ProducerGareth Jones·Executive ProducerAnn Robinson·CastingYvonne Collins·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 3
Cassie Hanlon·Key Hair StylistGus Lobb·Scenic ArtistPeter Stubbs·Special Effects
By the Numbers
70.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#333333
#888888
#AAAAAA
Mood
Intense, Gritty, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section features a close-up of a man with a beard and long hair looking to the left, holding”

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Key Elements
HandgunHandgun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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