B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1983Comedy1h 28m
JOYSTICKS
“More fun than games!”
A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.
Above the Line
Greydon Clark·DirectorCurtis Burch·WriterAl Gomez·WriterNicholas Josef von Sternberg·Director of PhotographyMeri McDonald·Dialogue EditorLarry Bock·Editor
Cast
Joe Don Baker·Joseph RutterLeif Green·Eugene GroebeJim Greenleaf·Jonathan Andrew McDorfusScott McGinnis·Jefferson BaileyJon Gries·King VidiotCorinne Bohrer·Patsy RutterJohn Diehl·ArnieJohn Voldstad·MaxReid Cruickshanks·Coach StraightMorgan Lofting·Mrs. Rutter
Full Crew(27 credits)
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 2
Greydon Clark·DirectorBrenda Weisman·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Curtis Burch·WriterAl Gomez·WriterMickey Epps·Writer
Camera· 2
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg·Director of PhotographyGale M. Adler·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Larry Bock·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Meri McDonald·Dialogue EditorAl Ramirez·Sound mixerJohn Caper Jr.·Music SupervisorDaniel Gross·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 4
Kristin Nelson·Costume DesignSusie DeSanto·Costume DesignDonn Greer·Art DirectionFrank Silva·Painter
Production· 8
Clair Farley·Executive ProducerGreydon Clark·ProducerRaylan D. Jensen·Executive ProducerCurtis Burch·CastingDaryl Kass·Associate ProducerCurtis Burch·Associate ProducerGeorge W. Perkins·Associate ProducerDaryl Kass·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Frank Byers·GafferRick Sawaya·StuntsMike Tillman·Stunts
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
4.5
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI 1217%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D33127
#FFFFFF
#223A8F
Mood
Playful, Suggestive
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The movie poster features two women flanking a red arcade game cabinet. The woman on the left is blonde and wears a blue top and white skirt, while the woman on”
comedy
Key Elements
Arcade GameWomenMan
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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