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Bill poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.8 / 100
1981·Biography / Drama·1h 37m

BILL

Bill, an intellectually disabled man, ventures out into the world for the first time, having spent most of his life in a dreary inner city institution. He is taken in by a kind family and learns what it means to love and be loved for the first time in his life.

Above the Line
Anthony Page·DirectorBarry Morrow·StoryCorey Blechman·TeleplayMike Fash·Director of PhotographyWilliam Kraft·MusicGeorge B. Hively·Editor
Cast
Mickey Rooney·Bill SackterDennis Quaid·Barry MorrowLargo Woodruff·Beverly MorrowAnna Maria Horsford·Marge KeatingHarry Goz·Dr. Tom WalzKathleen Maguire·Florence ArcherWilliam J. Daprato·RayRaymond Serra·HarryJenny Rebecca Dweir·Amy HillBreon Gorman·Children's Teacher
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Anthony Page·Director
Writing· 2
Barry Morrow·StoryCorey Blechman·Teleplay
Camera· 1
Mike Fash·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George B. Hively·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
William Kraft·Music
Art & Design· 1
G. Alicon·Art Direction
Production· 3
Alan Landsburg·Executive ProducerBernard Sofronski·Executive ProducerMel Stuart·Producer
By the Numbers
68.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#E699B3
#FFFFFF
Mood
Minimalist, Direct
Composition
Centered
Era
Modern
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image displays a dark, solid black background. Centered in the upper half of the image, the word "BILL" is written in large, pink, serif capital letters. At”

Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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