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FM poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.8 / 100
1978·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 44m

FM

“A now story with now music!”

When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost.

Above the Line
John A. Alonzo·DirectorEzra Sacks·WriterDavid Myers·Director of PhotographyBruce Bisenz·SoundJeff Gourson·Editor
Cast
Michael Brandon·Jeff DuganEileen Brennan·MotherAlex Karras·Doc HolidayCleavon Little·PrinceMartin Mull·Eric SwanCassie Yates·Laura CoeLinda Ronstadt·SelfJimmy Buffett·SelfNorman Lloyd·Carl BillingsJay Fenichel·Bobby Douglas
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
John A. Alonzo·Director
Writing· 1
Ezra Sacks·Writer
Camera· 1
David Myers·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jeff Gourson·EditorWilliam C. Carruth·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Bruce Bisenz·SoundRobert 'Buzz' Knudson·Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Glass·Sound Re-Recording MixerDon MacDougall·Sound Re-Recording MixerGordon Ecker·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 2
Lawrence G. Paull·Production DesignPeg Cummings·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Rand Holston·ProducerBob Larson·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 16
Hank Calia·StuntsRoydon Clark·StuntsGary Combs·StuntsRuss Ernest·StuntsTony Epper·StuntsLeonard P. Geer·StuntsMickey Gilbert·StuntsTerry Leonard·StuntsBob Minor·StuntsGil Perkins·StuntsChuck Roberson·StuntsThomas Rosales Jr.·StuntsGeorge Sawaya·StuntsDean Smith·StuntsBob Terhune·StuntsBuddy Van Horn·Stunts
By the Numbers
60.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
20%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E4B767
#7B6497
#FFFFFF
Mood
Energetic, Vibrant
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A movie poster for the film 'FM' features a collage of people associated with radio broadcasting, set against a gradient background that transitions from yellow”

music
Key Elements
TurntablesMicrophonesVinyl RecordReel To Reel Tape DeckGuitar
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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