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Now You See Him, Now You Don't poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.9 / 100
1972·Comedy / Family / Sci-Fi·1h 28m

NOW YOU SEE HIM, NOW YOU DON'T

“He's going... going... gone!”

Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.

Above the Line
Robert Butler·DirectorJoseph L. McEveety·WriterRobert L. King·StoryRobert F. Brunner·MusicCotton Warburton·Editor
Cast
Kurt Russell·Dexter ReillyCesar Romero·A.J. ArnoJoe Flynn·Dean Eugene (E.J.) HigginsJim Backus·Timothy ForsytheWilliam Windom·Professor LufkinFrank Welker·MylesJoyce Menges·Debbie DawsonMichael McGreevey·Richard SchuylerRichard Bakalyan·CookieAlan Hewitt·Dean Collingsgood
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Butler·Director
Writing· 2
Joseph L. McEveety·WriterRobert L. King·Story
Editing· 1
Cotton Warburton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Robert F. Brunner·Music
Art & Design· 4
John B. Mansbridge·Art DirectionWalter H. Tyler·Art DirectionEmile Kuri·Set DecorationFrank R. McKelvy·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Ron Miller·ProducerJoseph L. McEveety·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Frank V. Phillips·Cinematography
By the Numbers
69.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0F0E0
#C03030
#303060
Mood
Playful, Adventurous, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a collage-style illustration on a light background. At the top left, a man in a white lab coat sprays a substance from a device held by a wo”

comedyadventuresci-fi
Key Elements
Lab CoatSpray DeviceBookLaboratory BeakersFlasksRed Car
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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