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Deep Cover (1992)

Directed by Bill Duke · Cinematography by Bojan Bazelli

R107 min64 frames

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There's a thin line between catching a criminal... and becoming one.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Deep Cover

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Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — An interior space with dark walls and low-hanging light fixtures featuring red neon accents. A man in a suit…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — A dimly lit diner features wooden counters and vibrant neon signs on the back wall. Two men sit at the…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — A formal interior with dark marble columns in the background filled with blurred onlookers. A man and a…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — A man stands in a dark space illuminated by intense magenta and blue neon light. He faces forward with a…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: wide — A spacious atrium with polished grey stone tile floors and brick accents. Two men walk together across the…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — Three men are seated in a dimly lit indoor boxing gym area. The men are engaged in a conversation while one…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: fullbody — Two men stand on a ship deck at night behind a metal chain railing. They hold pistols while looking…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — An interior office space features horizontal window blinds filtering daylight into the room. A man in a…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room with a man standing in front of a glass surface. The subject is gazing into the mirror…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: fullbody — A rain-slicked metal fire escape platform stands against a brick wall with neon signs. A man in a dark…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: wide — A long, curved concrete road tunnel shows wet surfaces reflecting neon light. A dark limousine is parked in…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — A dark city street at night features a large black luxury sedan parked prominently. Two men in suits stand…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — A cluttered interior space with yellow curtains and a blue light in the background. A young woman with long…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: closeup — The interior of a vehicle is cast in deep darkness with bright red ambient light. A man in a suit sits…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: wide — A roadside fast food stand covered in heavy graffiti is lit by red neon lights. Several men stand at the order…Deep Cover (1992) movie still: medium — A dark indoor space contains two men, one foregrounded and one blurred in the background. A man holds a…
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Deep Cover — official trailer

What is Deep Cover about?

Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.

Where can you watch Deep Cover?

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What does the cinematography of Deep Cover look like?

Across 64 sampled frames, Deep Cover builds its coverage from medium shots (47% of the sample), with close-ups (25%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Bojan Bazelli keeps 72% of it in soft, low-key light. 78% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 69% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1990s.

What is the color palette of Deep Cover?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Deep Cover (1992) are #0f0e0e, #2c2c2c, #525150, #2d120f, #aaafb0, #0e122c — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #525150
  • #2d120f
  • #aaafb0
  • #0e122c

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