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The Runner poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.8 / 100
2015·Drama·1h 30m

THE RUNNER

“Power always comes at a price”

In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unraveling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit.

Above the Line
Austin Stark·DirectorAustin Stark·ScreenplayElliot Davis·Director of PhotographyAndrew Grush·Original Music ComposerMichael R. Miller·Editor
Cast
Nicolas Cage·Colin PryceSarah Paulson·Kate HaberConnie Nielsen·Deborah PricePeter Fonda·Rayne PryceBryan Batt·Mark LavinWendell Pierce·Frank LegrandFredric Lehne·Senator OwensChristopher Berry·Hal ProvichCiera Payton·Lucy HallJames Moses Black·Dr. Haleman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Austin Stark·DirectorNicole Garcea·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Austin Stark·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Elliot Davis·Director of PhotographySteve Acheson·Steadicam OperatorPatti Perret·Still Photographer
Editing· 3
Michael R. Miller·EditorSerge Perron·Dialogue EditorBecca Berry·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Andrew Grush·Original Music ComposerTaylor Stewart·Original Music ComposerAndrew Gowan·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 7
Michael Grasley·Production DesignAmela Bakšić·Costume DesignSelina van den Brink·Set DecorationJessica Lee·Art Department CoordinatorMelissa Walker·Costume SupervisorKristen Anthony·Set CostumerJessica Berman·Set Costumer
Production· 8
Bingo Gubelmann·ProducerErika Hampson·ProducerChris Papavasiliou·ProducerGlenn Williamson·ProducerJessica Kelly·CastingMeagan Lewis·CastingSuzanne Smith Crowley·CastingCharlotta Forssman·Visual Effects Producer
Other Departments· 3
Donnie Dean·Special Effects CoordinatorLuke DiTommaso·Visual Effects SupervisorChip Carey·Gaffer
By the Numbers
51.8
OF 100
Master Score
4.7
OF 10
IMDb
24%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#212121
#828C94
#C6C6C6
Mood
Tense, Dramatic, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a dark suit and tie stands in the center of the image, partially submerged in dark water, holding a black briefcase in his left hand. Behind him on the”

thrillerdrama
Key Elements
ManSuitTieBriefcaseU.s. Capitol BuildingExplosion
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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