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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.3 / 100
1980·Drama / Fantasy / Horror·1h 35m

HARLEQUIN

“Are His Powers More Than Magic?”

Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.

Above the Line
Simon Wincer·DirectorEverett De Roche·ScreenplayRussell Hagg·Script EditorGary Hansen·Director of PhotographyBrian May·Original Music ComposerAdrian Carr·Editor
Cast
Robert Powell·Gregory WolfeDavid Hemmings·Nick RastCarmen Duncan·Sandra RastBroderick Crawford·Doc WheelanGus Mercurio·Mr. BergierAlan Cassell·Mr. PorterMark Spain·Alex RastAlyson Best·AliceSean Myers·Benny LucasMary Simpson·Zoe Cayce
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Simon Wincer·DirectorCaroline Stanton·ContinuityJenny Miles·Third Assistant DirectorMichael McKeag·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Everett De Roche·ScreenplayRussell Hagg·Script Editor
Camera· 2
Gary Hansen·Director of PhotographyJeremy Robbins·Clapper Loader
Editing· 1
Adrian Carr·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Brian May·Original Music ComposerBrian May·ConductorRoger Savage·Recording SupervisionRussell Naughton·Assistant Music SupervisorMark J. Wasiutak·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
Lois Hohenfels·Makeup ArtistVirginia Bieneman·DraughtsmanNoel Butler·Construction GripOwen Paterson·Assistant Art DirectorWayne Smith·Construction Grip
Production· 5
Antony I. Ginnane·ProducerWilliam Fayman·Executive ProducerDaro Gunzburg·Production AssistantLynette Thorburn·PublicistLynn Barker·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 6
Neill D. Hicks·Additional DialogueVicki Rowland·Wardrobe AssistantPeter West·Stunt CoordinatorRoss Skiffington·Creative ConsultantCheryl Williams·HairdresserWillie Kay·Creative Consultant
By the Numbers
70.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a disembodied head of a person with dark hair and dramatic eye makeup, floating above a body of water. The head is surrounded by a rin”

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Key Elements
HeadFireDove
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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