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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.5 / 100
1983·Drama / Romance·1h 50m

LIANNA

“A sensual, tender, and provocative love story”

Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.

Above the Line
John Sayles·DirectorJohn Sayles·WriterAustin De Besche·Director of PhotographyMason Daring·Original Music ComposerJohn Sayles·Editor
Cast
Linda Griffiths·LiannaJane Hallaren·RuthJon DeVries·DickJo Henderson·SandyJessica MacDonald·ThedaJesse Solomon·SpencerJohn Sayles·JerryStephen Mendillo·BobBetsy Julia Robinson·CindyNancy Mette·Kim
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
John Sayles·DirectorAdam Brooks·Script SupervisorCarolyn Brooks·Second Assistant DirectorCarol Dysinger·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
John Sayles·Writer
Camera· 5
Austin De Besche·Director of PhotographyEllen Leo·GripJay Hamilton·GripMichael Preston·GripFrank Coleman·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
John Sayles·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Mason Daring·Original Music ComposerFred Burnham·SoundWayne Wadhams·Sound MixerAaron Nathanson·Sound MixerWayne Wadhams·SoundThomas Brandau·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Jeanne McDonnell·Art DirectionMelissa Binder·Assistant Art DirectorJames Sarzotti·Makeup & HairDena Roth·Set Decoration
Production· 7
Jeffrey Nelson·ProducerMaggie Renzi·ProducerMonique Seyler·Production CoordinatorPeggy Rajski·Production ManagerDouglas McKenna·Associate ProducerDanis Regal-O'Connell·Production CoordinatorBarbara Shapiro·Casting
Other Departments· 2
David Arndt·GafferMarta Renzi·Choreographer
By the Numbers
75.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
85%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 410%
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 Lianna's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#808080
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Mood
Intimate, Tender
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two women in a close embrace. The woman on the left has dark hair and her eyes are closed. The woman on the right has short blonde hai”

romancedrama
Key Elements
WomenPosterTitle
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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