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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.3 / 100
1984·Comedy·1h 36m

UP THE CREEK

“Who says a bunch of boobs can't win a race?”

Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. Bob, Irwing, Gonzer and Max are the four losers forced and bribed to represent their university in an intercollegiate raft race. Forced and bribed into this role, they make some friends, the lovely Heather Merriweather, but mostly enemies, among others a whole team of marines, and preppy IVY-leaguers determined to win.

Above the Line
Robert Butler·DirectorJim Kouf·ScreenplayJim Kouf·StoryJames Glennon·Director of PhotographyWilliam Goldstein·Original Music ComposerBill Butler·Editor
Cast
Tim Matheson·Bob McGrawDan Monahan·MaxSandy Helberg·IrwinStephen Furst·GonzerBlaine Novak·Capt. BravermanJeff East·Rex CrandallWill Bledsoe·Roger van DykeGrant Wilson·ReggieMark Andrews·RockyJulia Montgomery·Lisa
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 6
Robert Butler·DirectorSonny Flippini·Script SupervisorChristopher Hibler·Second Unit DirectorDaniel McCauley·First Assistant DirectorRichard Espinoza·Second Assistant DirectorSteve Rosenbloom·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Jim Kouf·StoryDouglas Grossman·StoryJim Kouf·ScreenplayJeff Sherman·Story
Camera· 2
James Glennon·Director of PhotographyRoger Shearman Jr.·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bill Butler·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
William Goldstein·Original Music ComposerSteve Keator·Music SupervisorJohn Speak·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Robert Turturice·Costume DesignerWes Dawn·Makeup ArtistGary Moreno·Set DecorationJames R. Kail·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Samuel Z. Arkoff·Executive ProducerMichael L. Meltzer·ProducerLou Arkoff·Executive ProducerHarriet B. Helberg·CastingJessica Overwise·CastingWilliam Hiney·Production Designer
Other Departments· 4
Joseph Di Gaetano·Special Effects CoordinatorChris Howell·Stunt CoordinatorBillie Laughridge·HairstylistDorothy D. Fox·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
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 Up the Creek's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A69C2
#E2D09C
#2E6022
Mood
Comedic, Adventurous, Chaotic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a chaotic white-water rafting scene with multiple people in various states of excitement and peril. In the foreground, a large, yellow inflat”

comedyadventure
Key Elements
Inflatable RaftsPaddlesLife VestsRocketWater Splashes
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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