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Cinematography
Stephen H. Burum's shadow-drenched black-and-white that screams 'I went to film school.'
Score
Stewart Copeland's rhythmic clanging — yes, the Police drummer went full experimental.
Acting
Mickey Rourke's whispered, catlike performance that launched a thousand crushes.

Director
Francis Ford Coppola
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