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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.2 / 100
1986·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 28m

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

“Undercover. Overdressed. And keeping you safe from the scum of the earth.”

After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defense lawyer Norman Kane. When the two botch a job guarding a local warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.

Above the Line
Mark L. Lester·DirectorBrian Grazer·ScreenplayHarold Ramis·ScreenplayFred Schuler·Director of PhotographyBill Meyers·MusicMike Hill·Editor
Cast
John Candy·Frank DooleyEugene Levy·Norman KaneRobert Loggia·Michael CarlinoKenneth McMillan·Captain Clarence O'ConnellMeg Ryan·Maggie CavanaughBrion James·Anthony LazarusJonathan Banks·Clyde KlepperDon Stroud·Sergeant RizzoLarry Hankin·KokolovitchSteve Railsback·The Cowboy
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark L. Lester·Director
Writing· 3
Brian Grazer·ScreenplayHarold Ramis·ScreenplayPJ Torokvei·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Fred Schuler·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Mike Hill·EditorDaniel P. Hanley·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bill Meyers·Music
Art & Design· 4
Deborah L. Scott·Costume DesignDavid L. Snyder·Production DesignTom Pedigo·Set DecorationBen Nye Jr.·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Brian Grazer·ProducerJames Keach·ProducerJanet Hirshenson·CastingJane Jenkins·CastingJerry A. Baerwitz·Associate ProducerChristopher Mankiewicz·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 9
Keith Tellez·StuntsDoc Duhame·StuntsSteve Kelso·Stunt DriverCarey Loftin·Stunt DriverMike Edmonson·Special EffectsAlan Gibbs·Stunt CoordinatorBobby Burns·StuntsAndy Gill·Stunt DriverDione Taylor·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
54.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
10%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$16M
ROI 33%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Armed and Dangerous's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D42B2B
#2A73C8
Mood
Comedic, Action, Bold
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a black leather jacket, white scarf, tan pants, and black boots stands with his legs wide apart, holding a black pistol in his left hand and his right ”

comedyaction
Key Elements
PistolAviator GogglesScarfLarge Wheeled Object
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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