Road To Perdition (2002)

Directed by Sam Mendes · Cinematography by Conrad Hall

R117 min61 frames

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Pray for Michael Sullivan.

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What is Road To Perdition about?

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

Road to Perdition is a 2002 American epic period gangster drama film directed by Sam Mendes and written by David Self, based on the first volume of the DC Comics graphic novel series of the same name by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. It stars Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stanley Tucci, and Daniel Craig. Set in 1931, during the Great Depression, the film follows a mob enforcer and his son as they seek vengeance against the mobster who murdered the rest of their family. The film explores themes such as father-son relationships and the consequences of violence.

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What does the cinematography of Road To Perdition look like?

Across 60 sampled frames, Road To Perdition builds its coverage from wide compositions (42% of the sample), with medium shots (30%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Conrad Hall keeps 55% of it in soft, low-key light. 47% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. The production design places the film in the 1940s.

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