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Chopper (2000)

Directed by Andrew Dominik · Cinematography by Geoffrey Hall, Kevin Hayward

R94 min41 frames

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Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Chopper

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Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit bar with red walls and a glass-fronted refrigerator filled with bottles. A man wearing layers of…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit 1980s bar features red neon lights and blurred silhouettes in the background. A woman with curly…Chopper (2000) movie still: wide — A dark outdoor space with a bright red wall illuminated by a circular spotlight. Two men stand facing each other…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A spacious room with pale brick walls and a linoleum floor. A group of men in matching blue uniforms occupies…Chopper (2000) movie still: establishing — A long, symmetrical prison hallway features rows of uniform doors and arched structural supports. The…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features deep red walls covered in damask-style patterned wallpaper. A man with tattoos sits…Chopper (2000) movie still: wide — A concrete room with textured block walls features a bolted-down metal table structure. A man sits alone in the…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A stark room with painted white brick walls and an industrial metal water tap. A man in a grey work jacket…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A plain wall serves as a backdrop for a large, projected shadow. A hand holds a shotgun, matching the…Chopper (2000) movie still: fullbody — A dimly lit motel room features deep red wallpaper and a circular black bed. A man and woman sit together on…Chopper (2000) movie still: wide — A spartan prison cell features rough-hewn stone walls and a small metal table. A lone man sits on a bench while…Chopper (2000) movie still: closeup — A man stands in a dimly lit indoor space with shadows obscuring the background. The man gazes forward with his…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit pub interior features dark brick walls and a back-lit bar area. Three men sit at a round table with…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A dimly lit tavern with wood-paneled walls and a circular laminate table. A man and woman sit close together,…Chopper (2000) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room features a man in the foreground speaking to an unseen person. A second person in a dark coat…Chopper (2000) movie still: medium — A cramped hallway with drab walls is illuminated by intense green artificial light. Three individuals stand…
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Chopper — official trailer

What is Chopper about?

The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.

Chopper is a 2000 Australian crime drama film written and directed by Andrew Dominik, in his feature directorial debut, based on the autobiographical books by the criminal turned author Mark "Chopper" Read. The film stars Eric Bana as the title character and co-stars Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, Kate Beahan and David Field. The film follows Read's life and time in prison. The film grossed $6.8 million worldwide and received positive reviews. It has since garnered a cult following.

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Where can you watch Chopper?

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What does the cinematography of Chopper look like?

Across 41 sampled frames, Chopper builds its coverage from medium shots (46% of the sample), with wide compositions (22%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Geoffrey Hall keeps 73% of it in soft, low-key light. 78% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 56% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Chopper?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Chopper (2000) are #0e0d0a, #30322e, #324c52, #d0d1cb, #2c2318, #0d2d0d — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #2c2318
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