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Point of Origin poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.8 / 100
2002·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 26m

POINT OF ORIGIN

An arson investigator searching for the perpetrator of a string of deadly fires in 1980s California.

Above the Line
Newton Thomas Sigel·DirectorMatthew Tabak·WriterAnthony G. Nakonechnyj·Director of PhotographyJohn Ottman·MusicCindy Mollo·Editor
Cast
Ray Liotta·John OrrJohn Leguizamo·Keith LangColm Feore·Mike MatassaCliff Curtis·Mike CamelloIlleana Douglas·KateRonny Cox·Chief GrayNora Zehetner·TrishBai Ling·Wanda OrrMike Camello·Glen LuceroSophia Bush·Carrie Orr
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
Newton Thomas Sigel·Director
Writing· 1
Matthew Tabak·Writer
Camera· 4
Anthony G. Nakonechnyj·Director of PhotographyBill Brao·Camera OperatorRandy Feemster·Camera OperatorRafael Winer·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Cindy Mollo·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Ottman·Music
Art & Design· 4
Michael Z. Hanan·Production DesignGregory Bolton·Art DirectionCasey Hallenbeck·Set DecorationRay Conchado·Set Dresser
Production· 5
Fred C. Caruso·ProducerJohn Herzfeld·ProducerLisa Beach·CastingSarah Katzman·CastingMarc Sadeghi·Visual Effects Producer
Other Departments· 6
Garrett Warren·Stunt DoubleJeremy Fry·Stunt DoubleGary D'Amico·Special Effects CoordinatorLinda Avitabile·Visual Effects CoordinatorPatrick Clancey·Visual Effects SupervisorJennifer Perkins·Gaffer
By the Numbers
66.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
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