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Mojave

2016 1h 33m EN
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★5.0TMDB · 153
ThrillerActionAdventure
Synopsis
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A suicidal artist goes into the desert, where he finds his doppelgänger, a homicidal drifter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
William Monahan
Writers
William Monahan
Languages
English, Spanish
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by William Monahan, shot by Don Davis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrew Hewitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John David Allen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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AWARDS

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Garrett Hedlund and Oscar Isaac and Louise Bourgoin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2322517 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

William Monahan directs. Don Davis behind the camera. Andrew Hewitt scores. John David Allen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 10 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
  • 3Directed by William Monahan, shot by Don Davis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Andrew Hewitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor John David Allen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Garrett Hedlund and Oscar Isaac and Louise Bourgoin carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt2322517 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Don Davis
Original score
Andrew Hewitt
Editing
John David Allen
Production design
Robb Buono
Costume design
Arielle Antoine
Makeup / hair
Randy Westgate
VFX supervisor
Chris Haney
Sound
Eric Hirsch
Runtime
93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$8,602
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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  • tmdb15435519
    ★ 4/10

    All the brains, but no punch behind the result. This film seems to make an attempt at mocking every thoughtful, psychological thriller. Problem is, I doubt that was the intent...

Production companies

Who made it

  • AT

    Atlas Independent

    US

  • HE

    Henceforth Pictures

  • MI

    MICA Entertainment

  • Highland Film Group

    Highland Film Group

    US

Key crew

  • Property MasterTyler Patton
  • Music SupervisorLinda Christie
  • Visual Effects SupervisorChris Haney
  • Art DirectionAllesandra R.T. Said
  • Camera OperatorTom Lembcke
  • Makeup ArtistRandy Westgate
  • Set DecorationNicole Selmo
  • Sound Effects EditorMike Suarez
  • ProducerWilliam Green
  • EditorJohn David Allen
  • ProducerWilliam Monahan
  • CastingJohn Papsidera
  • Production DesignRobb Buono
  • Music EditorNicholas Fitzgerald
  • FoleyGareth Rhys Jones
  • Script SupervisorJan McWilliams
  • Digital IntermediateJeanne Sison
  • Steadicam OperatorScott Dropkin
  • Digital IntermediateMargaret Lewis
  • Still PhotographerDylan Hale Lewis
  • ProducerAaron L. Ginsburg
  • ProducerJustine Suzanne Jones
  • First Assistant CameraRyan Voisine
  • Assistant Costume DesignerDina Karmi

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • artist
  • drifter
  • desert

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2015-04-18R· Telluride Film Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2016-01-22R
  • Digital2015-12-03R

Also known as

International titles

  • Mojave (Atrapados)ES
  • 極悪の流儀:2015JP

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