B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.1 / 100
1979Biography / Documentary1h 51m
BEST BOY
In this documentary, the director follows the day-to-day activities of his retarded, middle-aged cousin Philly, over a three-year period.
Above the Line
Ira Wohl·DirectorSandi Sissel·Assistant CameraRichard Berman·Sound RecordistIra Wohl·Editor
Cast
Philly Wohl·SelfPearl Wohl·SelfMax Wohl·SelfZero Mostel·Self
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Ira Wohl·Director
Camera· 5
Sandi Sissel·Assistant CameraTerry Benes·Assistant CameraTony Cobbs·Assistant CameraPhilip Holahan·Assistant CameraJac Newman·Additional Photography
Editing· 4
Ira Wohl·EditorChristine Cameron·Assistant EditorMarcia Sweig·Associate EditorGary Wright·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Richard Berman·Sound RecordistTom Cohen·Sound RecordistTom Dillinger·Sound MixerRobert Hein·Sound EditorLawrence Loewinger·Sound RecordistPeter Miller·Sound RecordistRoger Phenix·Sound RecordistFrank Stettner·Sound Recordist
Other Departments· 1
Tom McDonough·Cinematography
By the Numbers
60.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Best Boy's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Joyful, Heartwarming
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features a close-up of a smiling man with short, dark hair and a blue collared shirt, looking directly at the viewer. Above him, against a bright blu”
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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