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Subway (1985)

Directed by Luc Besson · Cinematography by Carlo Varini

R104 min57 frames

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A seductive fable

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Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A metal-lined elevator interior features graffiti written in marker on the side panels. A man wearing a suit…Subway (1985) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit subway platform with golden-toned wall panels blurred in the background. A man with spiky blond…Subway (1985) movie still: wide — A dark industrial maintenance area with bare concrete walls and a spiral staircase. A man in a formal suit walks…Subway (1985) movie still: wide — A narrow corridor features dark, wet walls and a reflective liquid-covered floor surface. Two men walk toward a…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A small security room features black wall monitors, a desk, and organizational charts. A woman with voluminous…Subway (1985) movie still: closeup — The interior of a late-night subway car features dark blue padded seats and windows. A young man with messy…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A dimly lit narrow industrial corridor contains metal pipes along the ceiling and walls. A man in a suit walks…Subway (1985) movie still: wide — An underground concrete parking structure features dark brown lower walls and overhead ventilation ducts. A lone…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A subterranean area filled with large industrial pipes and dim overhead lighting. Two men face each other during…Subway (1985) movie still: wide — A modern transit terminal features bright blue seats set against red slats. A solitary man sits reading a…Subway (1985) movie still: wide — A desolate subway platform features a dark grey floor and blue molded plastic seating. A man and a woman in…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a woman reclining on a patterned quilted bedspread. A lamp with a pleated shade sits…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A workspace features wood-paneled walls decorated with scattered papers and a small desk lamp. A middle-aged man…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A locker room with rows of orange-brown lockers in the background behind a fence. A blonde man in a tuxedo…Subway (1985) movie still: medium — A set of industrial concrete steps with metal trim background a young woman. The woman stands facing forward,…Subway (1985) movie still: wide — A high-speed shot from a low perspective on an open highway. Three vehicles travel in the same direction past a…
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Subway — official trailer

What is Subway about?

Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.

Where can you watch Subway?

US availability for Subway (1985). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

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What does the cinematography of Subway look like?

Sampled across 57 frames, the coverage of Subway leans on medium shots (56% of the sample) and wide compositions (26%). Cinematographer Carlo Varini keeps 46% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for 74% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 65% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1980s.

What is the color palette of Subway?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Subway (1985) are #302f2d, #110f0f, #d1d2cf, #52514b, #72716d, #95928b — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #110f0f
  • #d1d2cf
  • #52514b
  • #72716d
  • #95928b

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