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Beat Street poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.5 / 100
1984·Drama / Music·1h 45m

BEAT STREET

“Takin' the beat to the streets!”

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.

Above the Line
Stan Lathan·DirectorAndrew Davis·ScreenplayDavid Gilbert·ScreenplayTom Priestley Jr.·Director of PhotographyArthur Baker·Original Music ComposerDov Hoenig·Editor
Cast
Guy Davis·Kenny KirklandRae Dawn Chong·Tracy CarlsonSaundra Santiago·Carmen CararroDoug E. Fresh·HimselfMary Alice·CoraShawn Elliott·DomingoDuane Jones·RobertKadeem Hardison·High School Student (scenes deleted)Jon Chardiet·RamonLeon W. Grant·Chollie
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 1
Stan Lathan·Director
Writing· 3
Andrew Davis·ScreenplayDavid Gilbert·ScreenplayPaul Golding·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Tom Priestley Jr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Dov Hoenig·EditorKevin Lee·EditorBob Brady·Co-Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Arthur Baker·Original Music ComposerHarry Belafonte·Original Music ComposerWebster Lewis·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Patrizia von Brandenstein·Production DesignWynn Thomas·Art DirectionBernard Johnson·Costume DesignKristi Zea·Costume DesignDan Perri·Title DesignerGeorge DeTitta Jr.·Set Decoration
Production· 4
David V. Picker·ProducerMichael Holman·ProducerMary Colquhoun·CastingPat Golden·Casting
By the Numbers
76.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8B008B
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Mood
Energetic, Dynamic, Vibrant
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features three stylized figures in dynamic dance poses against a backdrop of a city skyline at night. A large, illuminated rectangular frame with a b”

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Key Elements
Illuminated Rectangular FrameCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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