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The Wild Life poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.1 / 100
1984·Comedy / Drama·1h 36m

THE WILD LIFE

“It brings all your fantasies to life.”

Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.

Above the Line
Art Linson·DirectorCameron Crowe·WriterJames Glennon·Director of PhotographyDonn Landee·MusicMichael Jablow·Editor
Cast
Chris Penn·Tom DrakeLea Thompson·AnitaEric Stoltz·Bill ConradJenny Wright·EileenIlan Mitchell-Smith·Jim ConradRick Moranis·HarryHart Bochner·David CurtissRandy Quaid·CharlieRobert Ridgely·Craig DavisJack Kehoe·Mr Parker
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Art Linson·Director
Writing· 1
Cameron Crowe·Writer
Camera· 1
James Glennon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Jablow·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Donn Landee·MusicEddie Van Halen·Music
Art & Design· 2
William Sandell·Production DesignMarilyn Vance·Costume Design
Production· 4
C.O. Erickson·Executive ProducerArt Linson·ProducerCameron Crowe·ProducerDon Phillips·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 7
Kenny Endoso·StuntsDonna Keegan·StuntsPat Romano·StuntsFrank Lloyd·StuntsChuck Picerni Jr.·StuntsGeorge Fisher·StuntsKaren Price·Stunts
By the Numbers
71.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
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 The Wild Life's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#3B221B
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Mood
Youthful, Energetic, Fun
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster for 'The Wild Life' features five young adults inside a light blue convertible car, viewed from above and slightly in front. The car's interior is re”

Key Elements
Convertible CarBoombox
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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