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Looker poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.7 / 100
1981·Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller·1h 33m

LOOKER

“If Looks Could Kill...”

Plastic surgeon Larry Roberts performs a series of minor alterations on a group of models who are seeking perfection. The operations are a resounding success. But when someone starts killing his beautiful patients, Dr. Roberts becomes suspicious and starts investigating. What he uncovers are the mysterious - and perhaps murderous - activities of a high-tech computer company called Digital Matrix.

Above the Line
Michael Crichton·DirectorMichael Crichton·WriterPaul Lohmann·Director of PhotographyBarry De Vorzon·Original Music ComposerCarl Kress·Editor
Cast
Albert Finney·Dr. Larry RobertsJames Coburn·John RestonSusan Dey·Cindy FairmontLeigh Taylor-Young·Jennifer LongDorian Harewood·Lt. MastersTim Rossovich·Moustache ManDarryl Hickman·Dr. Jim BelfieldKathryn Witt·Tina CassidyTerri Welles·Lisa ConveyMichael Hawkins·Senator Robert Harrison
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Crichton·Director
Writing· 1
Michael Crichton·Writer
Camera· 1
Paul Lohmann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Carl Kress·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Barry De Vorzon·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Dean Mitzner·Production DesignJack G. Taylor Jr.·Art DirectionBetsy Cox·Costume DesignBo Welch·Set DesignerJerry Wunderlich·Set DecorationKen Chase·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Howard Jeffrey·ProducerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
Other Departments· 4
Eurlyne Epper·StuntsPaula Dell·StuntsJudith A. Cory·HairstylistFrank Detone Jr.·Rigging Grip
By the Numbers
61.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
32%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000033
#FFFFFF
#000066
Mood
Mysterious, Surreal
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a woman lying on top of a stack of four old-fashioned television sets. The woman is lying on her back with her head tilted back and he”

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Key Elements
Television SetsWoman
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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