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Private School poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.7 / 100
1983·Comedy / Romance·1h 29m

PRIVATE SCHOOL

“You won't believe what goes on and what comes off in... Private School”

Private-school student Christine loves Jim. But her classmate, Jordan, is also vying for Jim's attention and trying to end his relationship with Christine. Meanwhile, Jim's friend Bubba embarks on a series of sexual escapades, including dressing up as a woman to access the girls' locker room. Despite Jim and Christine's efforts to spend some time alone, various shenanigans and schemes interfere.

Above the Line
Noel Black·DirectorDan Greenburg·WriterSuzanne O'Malley·WriterWalter Lassally·Director of PhotographyFred A. Chulack·Editor
Cast
Phoebe Cates·Christine RamseyBetsy Russell·Jordan Leigh-JensonMatthew Modine·Jim GreenMichael Zorek·Bubba BeauregardFran Ryan·Miss DutchbokKathleen Wilhoite·BetsyRay Walston·ChaunceySylvia Kristel·Ms. Regina CopolettaFrank Aletter·Mr. Leigh-JensenJonathan Prince·Roy
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 1
Noel Black·Director
Writing· 2
Dan Greenburg·WriterSuzanne O'Malley·Writer
Camera· 1
Walter Lassally·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Fred A. Chulack·Editor
Art & Design· 4
Ivo Cristante·Production DesignK.C. Scheibel·Set DecorationKaren Kubeck·Makeup ArtistSue Dolph·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
R. Ben Efraim·ProducerDon Enright·ProducerMarsha Kleinman·CastingSusan Bluestein·Casting
Other Departments· 11
Sheryl Brown·StuntsJeffrey Sudzin·GafferAnnie Ellis·StuntsDavid R. Ellis·StuntsDebbie Evans·StuntsJohn C. Meier·StuntsErik Rondell·StuntsJean Malahni·StuntsKenny Endoso·StuntsScott Hubbell·StuntsNorman Blankenship·Stunts
By the Numbers
62.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$14M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
1 color
#
Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a collage of five individuals against a white background with black ink splatters and tree branches. A man with dark hair and a black suit i”

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Key Elements
Black Ink SplattersBare Tree BranchesRed Bird Silhouettes
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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