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In The Blood

1989 1h 30m EN
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Synopsis
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Film starring Tyssen Butler, Robin Hurt, Theodore Roosevelt, R.L. Wilson, Webster Kalipswa, Ray Stanley

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch Β· US

Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
George Butler
Writers
George Butler, James Seay
Languages
English

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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37 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by George Butler, shot by Robert Elfstrom. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Case Kissel. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Robin Hurt and Tyssen Butler and Theodore Roosevelt carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0099838 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

George Butler directs. Robert Elfstrom behind the camera. Michael Case Kissel scores. Janet Swanson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 237 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by George Butler, shot by Robert Elfstrom. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Michael Case Kissel. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Janet Swanson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Robin Hurt and Tyssen Butler and Theodore Roosevelt carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0099838 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Robert Elfstrom
Original score
Michael Case Kissel
Editing
Janet Swanson
Runtime
90 min Β· 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG

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George Butler

Production companies

Who made it

  • WH

    White Mountain Films

Key crew

  • EditorJanet Swanson
  • Co-ProducerJacqueline Frank
  • Co-ProducerJohn Leisenring
  • Associate ProducerElizabeth Alexander
  • Co-ProducerDeborah Boldt
  • Additional MusicBabatunde Olatunji
  • Executive ProducerR.L. Wilson
  • Associate ProducerElisabeth Bentley
  • Executive ProducerWilliam E. Simon

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere1989-10-04PGΒ· Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City

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