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MASTER SCORE 72.4 / 100
2014·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 35m

BAD COUNTRY

When Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter busts contract killer Jesse Weiland, he convinces Jesse to become an informant and rat out the South's most powerful crime ring.

Above the Line
Chris Brinker·DirectorJonathan Hirschbein·ScreenplayJonathan Hirschbein·StoryZoran Popović·Director of PhotographyJeff Danna·MusicMichael J. Duthie·Editor
Cast
Matt Dillon·Jesse WeilandWillem Dafoe·Bud CarterNeal McDonough·Daniel KierseyAmy Smart·Lynn WeilandChristopher Rodriguez Marquette·Martin FitchDon Yesso·Captain BannockKevin Chapman·Daniel MorrisBill Duke·John NokesTom Berenger·Lutin AdamsChristopher Denham·Tommy Weiland
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Brinker·Director
Writing· 5
Jonathan Hirschbein·ScreenplayJonathan Hirschbein·StoryBud Connor·StoryTom Abernathy·StoryMike Barnett·Story
Camera· 1
Zoran Popović·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael J. Duthie·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jeff Danna·MusicJohn Fee·Music
Art & Design· 2
Mary E. McLeod·Costume DesignTom Lisowski·Production Design
Production· 17
Chris Brinker·ProducerNancy Green-Keyes·ProducerMatthew Rhodes·ProducerKevin Chapman·ProducerJim Crabbe·ProducerScott Einbinder·ProducerJeff Steen·Executive ProducerDavid Krintzman·Executive ProducerJonah Loop·Executive ProducerMike Barnett·Executive ProducerDon Carmody·Executive ProducerJustin Bursch·Executive ProducerMike Brinker·Executive ProducerCole Hauser·Executive ProducerBud Connor·Executive ProducerDon Yesso·Executive ProducerPatrick Newall·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Danny Epper·Stunts
By the Numbers
72.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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
Gritty, Intense, Serious
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is split into two main sections. The top section features six individuals, five men and one woman, from the chest up, with a dark, textured backgroun”

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Key Elements
Silver PistolDark PistolRiflePickup TruckGerman Iron Cross Symbol
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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