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Tex poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.3 / 100
1982·Drama·1h 43m

TEX

After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own.

Above the Line
Tim Hunter·DirectorCharles S. Haas·ScreenplayTim Hunter·ScreenplayRic Waite·Director of PhotographyPino Donaggio·Original Music ComposerHoward E. Smith·Editor
Cast
Matt Dillon·Tex McCormickJim Metzler·Mason McCormickMeg Tilly·Jamie CollinsBill McKinney·Pop McCormickFrances Lee McCain·Mrs. JohnsonBen Johnson·Cole CollinsEmilio Estevez·Johnny CollinsJack Thibeau·Coach JacksonŽeljko Ivanek·HitchhikerTom Virtue·Bob Collins
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Tim Hunter·DirectorJudi Brown·Script SupervisorTom Connors·Assistant DirectorChristopher Disney Miller·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Charles S. Haas·ScreenplayTim Hunter·ScreenplayS.E. Hinton·Novel
Camera· 2
Ric Waite·Director of PhotographyJack N. Green·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Howard E. Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Pino Donaggio·Original Music ComposerEvelyn Kennedy·Supervising Music EditorBud Maffett·Sound MixerJack Wadsworth·Music EditorNatale Massara·Conductor
Art & Design· 7
John B. Mansbridge·Art DirectionDan Moore·Costume DesignJack T. Collis·Production DesignDonald J. Remacle·Set DecorationJames R. Scribner·Makeup ArtistRoger M. Shook·Set DecorationRobert J. Schiffer·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 6
Tim Zinnemann·ProducerRon Miller·Executive ProducerPam Polifroni·CastingMargery Simkin·Location CastingLisa Clarkson·Location CastingJerry A. Baerwitz·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Bob Newlan·GafferJeff Stanman·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
65.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
85%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI 48%
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 Tex's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#7A4D2E
#2E86C1
Mood
Friendly, Youthful, Optimistic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three young individuals, two males and one female, smiling and positioned against a plain white background. The male in the center wears a d”

drama
Key Elements
Disney Logo
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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