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The Guardian poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.7 / 100
2006·Adventure / Drama / Action·2h 19m

THE GUARDIAN

“How do you decide who lives or who dies?”

A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.

Above the Line
Andrew Davis·DirectorRon L. Brinkerhoff·ScreenplayStephen St. John·Director of PhotographyTrevor Rabin·Original Music ComposerDennis Virkler·Editor
Cast
Kevin Costner·Ben RandallAshton Kutcher·Jake FischerSela Ward·Helen RandallMelissa Sagemiller·Emily ThomasDulé Hill·Ken WeatherlyBryce Cass·MannyOmari Hardwick·Carl BillingsClancy Brown·Capt. William HadleyNeal McDonough·Jack SkinnerBenny Ciaramello·Benny Partida
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Andrew Davis·Director
Writing· 1
Ron L. Brinkerhoff·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Stephen St. John·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Dennis Virkler·EditorThomas J. Nordberg·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Trevor Rabin·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Beau Flynn·ProducerTripp Vinson·Producer
By the Numbers
81.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
37%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$95M
ROI 850%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#3D3D3D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Serious, Formal
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Three men are positioned against a solid black background. The man in the center is in the foreground, facing directly forward. Behind him and slightly to his l”

drama
Key Elements
Black SuitsWhite ShirtsTies
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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