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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.7 / 100
1976·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 29m

LIPSTICK

“It isn't always an invitation to a kiss.”

An aspiring avant-garde composer rapes a fashion model. When she takes him to court, she's slut-shamed by the defense and the man is exonerated. But justice will be served.

Above the Line
Lamont Johnson·DirectorDavid Rayfiel·ScreenplayBill Butler·Director of PhotographyMichel Polnareff·Original Music ComposerMarion Rothman·Editor
Cast
Margaux Hemingway·Chris McCormickChris Sarandon·Gordon StuartPerry King·Steve EdisonAnne Bancroft·Carla BondiJohn Bennett Perry·Martin McCormickMariel Hemingway·Kathy McCormickFrancesco Scavullo·FrancescoMeg Wyllie·Sister MargaretInga Swenson·Sister MonicaLauren Jones·Policewoman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Lamont Johnson·DirectorMickey McCardle·First Assistant DirectorLeslie Moulton·Second Assistant DirectorCraig Huston·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
David Rayfiel·Screenplay
Camera· 6
Bill Butler·Director of PhotographyRobert D. McBride·Assistant CameraElliott Marks·Still PhotographerDoug J. Campbell·Dolly GripRobert M. Stevens·Camera OperatorGuy Polzel·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Marion Rothman·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Michel Polnareff·Original Music ComposerRichard Portman·Sound RecordistGordon Daniel·Sound EditorRobert Post·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Donfeld·Costume DesignRobert Luthardt·Production DesignJodie Lynn Tillen·Costume DesignMonty Westmore·Makeup ArtistRussell Goble·Property Master
Production· 5
Freddie Fields·ProducerDino De Laurentiis·Executive ProducerPenny Perry·Casting AssistantElaine Stundel·Production CoordinatorJoe O'Har·Location Coordinator
Other Departments· 4
Kathryn Blondell·HairstylistRichard Butz·Wardrobe MasterBill Tenny·GafferGwen Capetanos·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
54.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
20%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Disturbing, Unsettling
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A close-up of a woman's face is shown, with dark eyes and a light complexion. Her mouth and the area around it are covered in a thick smear of bright red, resem”

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