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The Cheerleaders poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.3 / 100
1973·Comedy / Sport·1h 24m

THE CHEERLEADERS

“Come and huddle with the cheerleaders.”

A group of cheerleaders from the local high school decide to show their school spirit for their football team by sleeping with the opponents the night before the game so that they can be so worn out the opposition won't be able to play.

Above the Line
Paul Glickler·DirectorTad Richards·ScreenplayPaul Glickler·ScreenplayRichard Lerner·Director of PhotographyDavid Herman·Original Music ComposerJoseph Ancore Jr.·Editor
Cast
Stephanie Fondue·JeannieDenise Dillaway·ClaudiaJovita Bush·BonnieBrandy Woods·DebbieClair Dia·Suzie (as Sandy Evans)Kimberly Hyde·Patty (as Kim Stanton)Richard Meatwhistle·JonJonathan Jacobs·NormRaoul Hoffnung·NoviPatrick Wright·Coach Gannon
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Paul Glickler·DirectorRobert Boggs·Assistant DirectorAnne Strasburg·Script Supervisor
Writing· 6
Tad Richards·StoryPaul Glickler·StoryRichard Lerner·StoryTad Richards·ScreenplayPaul Glickler·ScreenplayAce Baandige·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Richard Lerner·Director of PhotographyKen Howard·Still PhotographerPatrick Riley·Assistant Camera
Editing· 4
Joseph Ancore Jr.·EditorLarry Goldman·EditorRichard Lerner·EditorPaul Glickler·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
David Herman·Original Music ComposerPeter Castle-Hill·Sound EditorJack Cooley·Sound Re-Recording MixerLouis Yates·Sound MixerJim Mansen·Boom OperatorPaula Wallah·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 4
Jackson De Govia·Production DesignJo Kohn·Makeup & HairAnne Polland·CostumerTallie Cochrane·Makeup & Hair
Production· 4
Paul Glickler·ProducerRichard Lerner·ProducerKent Gibson·Production ManagerRobert Boggs·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
65.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D62B2B
#2D3B8E
Mood
Energetic, Cheerful, Playful
Composition
Floating
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Seven young women, dressed as cheerleaders in red and white uniforms, are depicted against a plain white background. Six of the women are holding red and white ”

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Key Elements
Red And White Pom PomsRed And White Cheerleader Uniforms
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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