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Icon poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.3 / 100
2005·Action / Crime / Thriller·3h 10m

ICON

A former US Operative, who lived in Russia in his earlier years and had been married there with a child, comes out of retirement to face down a former enemy, now running as a candidate for President in modern Russia. Working with a Russian policewoman, they work to uncover a plot to use biological weapons against certain factions of the Russian people to commit genocide. The virus would also be released in other populations, but would be treated making the candidate a hero. A side plot has the agent being reunited with his long lost daughter.

Above the Line
Charles Martin Smith·DirectorAdam Armus·WriterNora Kay Foster·WriterDavid Connell·Director of PhotographyMark Kilian·Original Music ComposerCraig Bassett·Editor
Cast
Patrick Swayze·Jason MonkPatrick Bergin·Igor KomarovMichael York·Sir Nigel IrvineAnnika Peterson·Sonia AstrovaBen Cross·Anatoly GrishinJeff Fahey·Harvey BlackledgeJoss Ackland·General NikolayevTom Wlaschiha·Mercedes DriverSteve Speirs·Viktor Akopov (as Steven Speirs)Niko Nicotera·Andrei Kasanov
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Martin Smith·Director
Writing· 3
Adam Armus·WriterNora Kay Foster·WriterFrederick Forsyth·Novel
Camera· 2
David Connell·Director of PhotographyIgor Grinyakin·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Craig Bassett·EditorJordan Markov·Visual Effects Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Mark Kilian·Original Music ComposerDaniel Licht·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 10
Valentina Mladenova·Production DesignSergey Grudinin·Art DirectionAlexei Karagyaur·Art DirectionMilya Valieva·Costume DesignSonya Despotova·Costume DesignValery Ermilov·Set DecorationAlexey Mushtakov·Set DecorationDimiter Petkov·Set DecorationEmil Shmidt·Set DecorationAnna Hadzhieva·Art Department Coordinator
Production· 4
Patrick Peach·ProducerBrian Gordon·ProducerGillian Hawser·CastingMatthew Lessall·Casting
Other Departments· 6
Andrei Pakholkov·Special Effects SupervisorYuri Udaltsov·Special Effects SupervisorVasil Dikov·Special Effects CoordinatorScott Coulter·Visual Effects CoordinatorScott J. Ateah·Stunt CoordinatorAleksandr Balabushevich·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
62.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features Patrick Swayze holding a gun, aiming it directly at the viewer. He is wearing a dark shirt. Behind him is a cityscape with Russian-sty”

Key Elements
GunMilitary VehiclesCathedral
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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