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Grandview, U.S.A. poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.2 / 100
1984·Drama·1h 37m

GRANDVIEW, U.S.A.

“Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.”

Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.

Above the Line
Randal Kleiser·DirectorKen Hixon·WriterReynaldo Villalobos·Director of PhotographyThomas Newman·Original Music ComposerRobert Gordon·Editor
Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis·Michelle 'Mike' CodyC. Thomas Howell·Tim PearsonPatrick Swayze·Ernie 'Slam' WebsterJennifer Jason Leigh·Candy WebsterWilliam Windom·Bob CodyTroy Donahue·Donny VintonCarole Cook·Betty WellesM. Emmet Walsh·Mr. ClarkRamon Bieri·Mr. PearsonElizabeth Gorcey·Bonnie Clark
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 2
Randal Kleiser·DirectorFred Lerner·Second Unit Director
Writing· 1
Ken Hixon·Writer
Camera· 1
Reynaldo Villalobos·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Gordon·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Thomas Newman·Original Music ComposerDessie Markovsky·Supervising Sound EditorJeff Carson·Supervising Music Editor
Art & Design· 4
Jan Scott·Production DesignEdward Ternes·Makeup ArtistMaurice Stein·Makeup ArtistBill Harp·Set Decoration
Production· 6
William Blaylock·ProducerPeter W. Rea·ProducerJonathan T. Taplin·Executive ProducerAndrew Gellis·Executive ProducerJane Jenkins·Casting DirectorJanet Hirshenson·Casting Director
Other Departments· 6
Conrad E. Palmisano·Stunt DriverFred Lerner·Stunt CoordinatorLisa Niemi·ChoreographerPatrick Swayze·ChoreographerYolanda Toussieng·HairstylistBren Plaistowe·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
60.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Grandview, U.S.A.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Nostalgic, Youthful
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
Beat Up CarDenim ClothingMovie Title
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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