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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.7 / 100
1983·Drama / Romance / Sport·1h 31m

ALL THE RIGHT MOVES

“He has everything at stake. He can't afford to lose. He's got to make all the right moves.”

Sensitive study of a headstrong high school football star who dreams of getting out of his small Western Pennsylvania steel town with a football scholarship. His equally ambitious coach aims at a college position, resulting in a clash which could crush the player's dreams.

Above the Line
Michael Chapman·DirectorMichael Kane·WriterJan de Bont·Director of PhotographyDavid Campbell·Original Music ComposerDavid Garfield·Editor
Cast
Tom Cruise·Stefen DjordjevicCraig T. Nelson·NickersonLea Thompson·LisaCharles Cioffi·Pop DjordjevicGary Graham·Greg DjordjevicPaul Carafotes·Vinnie SalvucciChris Penn·Brian RileySandy Faison·Suzie NickersonJames A. Baffico·BoskoMel Winkler·Jess Covington
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Michael Chapman·DirectorEmmitt-Leon O'Neill·Second Assistant DirectorJerry Grandey·First Assistant DirectorLillian O. MacNeill·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Michael Kane·Writer
Camera· 3
Jan de Bont·Director of PhotographyMichael Stone·Camera OperatorCharles Saldaña III·Key Grip
Editing· 1
David Garfield·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
David Campbell·Original Music ComposerDebra Young Carbone·Music CoordinatorBrooks Arthur·Music SupervisorRuss Regan·Music ConsultantRobert Gravenor·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Mary Ann Biddle·Art DirectionEverett Olson·Construction CoordinatorEddie Marks·Costume SupervisorErnie Bishop·Set DecorationDouglas M. Keenan·Property MasterDeborah Hopper·CostumerJoseph Roveto·Costumer
Production· 6
Gary Morton·Executive ProducerStephen Deutsch·ProducerPatricia McCorkle·Local CastingPhillip M. Goldfarb·Unit Production ManagerSharon Ceccatti·Extras CastingClayton Hill·Extras Casting
Other Departments· 3
Tom Stern·GafferJoseph A. Unsinn·Special EffectsSugar Blymyer·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$17M
ROI 208%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind All the Right Moves's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Determined, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A young man with dark hair and light eyes is centered in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer. He wears a dark letterman jacket with light-colored sle”

sportdrama
Key Elements
FootballLetterman JacketFactory BuildingsMetal Structures
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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