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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.4 / 100
1985·Comedy / Crime / Mystery·1h 38m

FLETCH

“Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.”

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.

Above the Line
Michael Ritchie·DirectorAndrew Bergman·ScreenplayFred Schuler·Director of PhotographyHarold Faltermeyer·Original Music ComposerRichard A. Harris·Editor
Cast
Chevy Chase·Irwin 'Fletch' FletcherTim Matheson·Alan StanwykDana Wheeler-Nicholson·Gail StanwykJoe Don Baker·Chief Jerry KarlinRichard Libertini·Frank WalkerGeena Davis·LarryM. Emmet Walsh·Dr. Joseph DolanGeorge Wendt·Fat SamKenneth Mars·Stanton BoydBill Henderson·Speaker
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Ritchie·Director
Writing· 1
Andrew Bergman·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Fred Schuler·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard A. Harris·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Harold Faltermeyer·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Peter Douglas·ProducerAlan Greisman·Producer
By the Numbers
84.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$60M
ROI 645%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#5492C8
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Humorous
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man in a black suit and white shirt, holding a silver revolver pointed directly at the viewer. He is also holding up a collection of”

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Key Elements
GunIdentification CardsSuit
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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