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The Boys in the Band poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
1970·Drama·2h

THE BOYS IN THE BAND

“... is not a musical.”

A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.

Above the Line
William Friedkin·DirectorMart Crowley·WriterMart Crowley·Original StoryArthur J. Ornitz·Director of PhotographyJean Bagley·ADR EditorGerald B. Greenberg·Editor
Cast
Kenneth Nelson·MichaelLeonard Frey·HaroldPeter White·Alan McCarthyCliff Gorman·EmoryFrederick Combs·DonaldReuben Greene·BernardLaurence Luckinbill·HankKeith Prentice·LarryRobert La Tourneaux·Cowboy TexMaud Adams·Photo Model (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
William Friedkin·DirectorWilliam C. Gerrity·Assistant DirectorFred T. Gallo·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Mart Crowley·WriterMart Crowley·Original Story
Camera· 4
Arthur J. Ornitz·Director of PhotographyJames Halligan·GripDick Mingalone·Camera OperatorFelix Trimboli·Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Gerald B. Greenberg·EditorCarl Lerner·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Jean Bagley·ADR EditorAl Gramaglia·Sound MixerJames Perdue·SoundVincent Connelly·Sound EditorJack Fitzstephens·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 8
John Robert Lloyd·Production DesignW. Robert La Vine·Costume DesignPhilip Smith·Set DecorationBob O'Bradovich·Makeup SupervisorRobert Philippe·Makeup Department HeadRobert H. Klatt·Set DresserEverett Alson·Title DesignerJohn Jiras·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Mart Crowley·ProducerKenneth Utt·ProducerDominick Dunne·Executive ProducerRobert Jiras·Executive ProducerJoe Allen·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Verne Caruso·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI -36%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Boys in the Band's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a collage of nine men's faces, arranged in a grid-like pattern against a dark background with scattered pink and gold confetti. Large, b”

drama
Key Elements
Confetti
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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