The Killer Movie Barcode
1989 · dir. Michael Mann · 103 min · 2.39:1 · crime
Blue / Amber palette · Very dark · 320 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 103 minutes of The Killer into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by Michael Mann in 1989 and framed at 2.39:1, the crime palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A professional assassin takes one last job to pay for a singer's eye surgery after he accidentally blinds her. The movie deals with themes of honor, guilt, and a strict moral code among criminals. The visual style is defined by stylized slow motion, gritty urban sets, and a cool blue palette.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1989
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
- Average shot
- 3.0s
- Genre
- crime
Categories
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