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Coyote Waits poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
2003·Drama / Mystery / Thriller·1h 47m

COYOTE WAITS

A Navajo shaman is the prime suspect in a murder case in this drama from PBS. But as Officer Jim Chee investigates the case he discovers some unusual events that perplex the veteran lawman, leading to an intriguing climax.

Above the Line
Jan Egleson·DirectorTony Hillerman·NovelLloyd Gold·TeleplayRoy H. Wagner·Director of PhotographyBC Smith·Original Music ComposerKathryn Himoff·Editor
Cast
Adam Beach·Jim CheeWes Studi·Joe LeaphornKeith Carradine·John McGinnisGraham Greene·Slick NakaiBodhi Elfman·Odell ReddGary Farmer·Captain LargoJill Momaday·Mary KeeyaniJimmy Herman·Ashie PintoGary Kanin·JudgeCandice Costello·Jen
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Jan Egleson·Director
Writing· 2
Tony Hillerman·NovelLloyd Gold·Teleplay
Camera· 2
Roy H. Wagner·Director of PhotographyDan Ayers·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Kathryn Himoff·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
BC Smith·Original Music ComposerDavid Brownlow·Sound MixerCarrie Lisonbee·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 5
Jeremy Cassells·Art DirectionRichard Toyon·Production DesignBirgitta Bjerke·Costume DesignMarcia Calosio·Set DecorationLeah Rial·Makeup Department Head
Production· 3
Rebecca Eaton·Executive ProducerRobert Redford·Executive ProducerRene Haynes·Casting
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster shows a large, faded face in the background. In the foreground, two men stand on a rocky surface. The man on the left wears sunglasses and a pa”

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Key Elements
GunRocksSunglasses
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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