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Let the Devil Wear Black

1999 1h 29m EN
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4.3
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β˜…4.3TMDB Β· 14
DramaMystery
Synopsis
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A man comes face-to-face with personal treachery after suspecting that his father may have been murdered.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Stacy Title
Writers
Jonathan Penner, Stacy Title
Languages
English

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stacy Title, shot by James Whitaker. 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 Christophe Beck. 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 Luis Colina 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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Jonathan Penner and Randall Batinkoff and Norman Reedus carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0151331 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 14 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stacy Title directs. James Whitaker behind the camera. Christophe Beck scores. Luis Colina cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 189 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 227 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Stacy Title, shot by James Whitaker. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Luis Colina shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Jonathan Penner and Randall Batinkoff and Norman Reedus carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0151331 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 14 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
James Whitaker
Original score
Christophe Beck
Editing
Luis Colina
Production design
Alec Hammond
Costume design
Leesa Evans
Makeup / hair
Audrey Frantz
Runtime
89 min Β· 1h 29m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Key crew

  • ProducerMatt Salinger
  • EditorLuis Colina
  • CastingDayna Polehanki
  • Set DecorationJerry Gardner
  • Costume DesignLeesa Evans
  • Production ManagerCynthia H. Margulis
  • Makeup ArtistAudrey Frantz
  • Co-Executive ProducerJonathan Penner
  • Co-Executive ProducerJames D. Stern
  • Co-Executive ProducerStacy Title
  • Post Production SupervisorFrancey Grace
  • Co-ProducerSebnem Askin
  • Co-ProducerSteve Spina
  • Line ProducerCynthia H. Margulis
  • Art DirectionCatherine Tarver
  • Key Makeup ArtistJill Cady
  • Key Hair StylistJill Crosby
  • HairstylistAndrea Hanke
  • Executive ProducerMark Amin
  • Production DesignAlec Hammond
  • Executive ProducerSergio Aguero
  • Makeup ArtistJennifer Daranyi
  • Steadicam OperatorJeffrey G. Hunt

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • woman director

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1999-01-01

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