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My American Cousin poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.4 / 100
1985·Biography / Drama·1h 30m

MY AMERICAN COUSIN

“"He was a charming runaway in a big, fancy car who dazzled me completely..."”

Sandy Wilcox is a pre-teen girl in rural 1950s British Columbia whose longing to be treated as an adult is roused even further when her older American cousin, Butch Walker, comes for a visit.

Above the Line
Sandy Wilson·DirectorSandy Wilson·WriterRichard Leiterman·Director of PhotographyAlison Clark·Sound EditorHaida Paul·Editor
Cast
Margaret Langrick·Sandy WilcoxJohn Wildman·Butch WalkerRichard Donat·Major WilcoxJane Mortifee·Kitty WilcoxT.J. Scott·Lenny McPheeCamille Henderson·Shirley DarlingDarsi Bailey·ThelmaAllison Hale·LizzieSamantha Jocelyn·SueBabs Chula·Dolly Walker
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Sandy Wilson·Director
Writing· 1
Sandy Wilson·Writer
Camera· 1
Richard Leiterman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Haida Paul·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Alison Clark·Sound EditorGord Thompson·Sound EditorPaul Sharpe·Sound RecordistTony Currie·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 3
Phil Schmidt·Art DirectionPhillip Clarkson·Costume DesignerSheila Bingham·Costume Designer
Production· 2
Peter O'Brian·ProducerSandy Wilson·Co-Producer
By the Numbers
62.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind My American Cousin's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D61C2C
#FFFFFF
#6699CC
Mood
Youthful, Adventurous
Composition
Overlaid
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with blonde hair and a denim jacket is seated in a red convertible car, looking forward. The car is positioned against a bright blue sky with white clouds”

coming-of-agedrama
Key Elements
Red Convertible CarManCigarette
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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