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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.4 / 100
2019·Biography / Crime / Drama·2h 12m

THE HIGHWAYMEN

“The legends who took down Bonnie & Clyde”

In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.

Above the Line
John Lee Hancock·DirectorJohn Fusco·WriterJohn Schwartzman·Director of PhotographyThomas Newman·Original Music ComposerRobert Frazen·Editor
Cast
Kevin Costner·Frank HamerWoody Harrelson·Manny GaultKathy Bates·Ma FergusonJohn Carroll Lynch·Lee SimmonsThomas Mann·Deputy Ted HintonDean Denton·Deputy Bob AlcornKim Dickens·Gladys HamerWilliam Sadler·Henry BarrowW. Earl Brown·Ivy MethvinDavid Furr·Detective John Quinn
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
John Lee Hancock·DirectorJeff Dashnaw·Second Unit DirectorPhil Hardage·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
John Fusco·Writer
Camera· 1
John Schwartzman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Frazen·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Thomas Newman·Original Music ComposerJon Johnson·Supervising Sound EditorJohn Pritchett·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Michael Corenblith·Production DesignKelly Curley·Art DirectionSusan Benjamin·Set DecorationDaniel Orlandi·Costume DesignerVe Neill·Makeup Department Head
Production· 10
Casey Silver·ProducerMichael J. Malone·Executive ProducerJohn Lee Hancock·Executive ProducerKevin Costner·Executive ProducerRod Lake·Executive ProducerWoody Harrelson·Executive ProducerDenise Chamian·CastingMatthew Reynolds·Associate ProducerMichael J. Malone·Unit Production ManagerTracy Kilpatrick·Local Casting
Other Departments· 6
Dena Sodano·Stunt DriverNorman Howell·Stunt DoubleJuliene Joyner·StuntsTaryn Terrell·StuntsMallory Thompson·StuntsJ.J. Dashnaw·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
78.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
58%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Serious, Determined
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Two older men, dressed in suits and hats, stand outdoors under a cloudy sky. The man on the right, facing forward, holds a revolver in his right hand, tucked in”

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Key Elements
RevolverSuit JacketsHats
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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