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Jumpin' Jack Flash poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.0 / 100
1986·Comedy / Romance / Thriller·1h 45m

JUMPIN' JACK FLASH

“A man named Jack has got her jumpin' and the world may never be the same!”

Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day, she gets a strange coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout, she remains in contact with this mysterious person, who needs Terry's help save his life.

Above the Line
Penny Marshall·DirectorChris Thompson·ScreenplayDavid Franzoni·ScreenplayMatthew F. Leonetti·Director of PhotographyThomas Newman·Original Music ComposerMark Goldblatt·Editor
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg·Terry DolittleStephen Collins·Marty PhillipsJohn Wood·Jeremy TalbottCarol Kane·CynthiaAnnie Potts·Liz CarlsonPeter Michael Goetz·Mr. PageRoscoe Lee Browne·Archer LincolnSara Botsford·Lady Sarah BillingsJeroen Krabbé·Mark Van MeterVyto Ruginis·Carl
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Penny Marshall·Director
Writing· 5
Chris Thompson·ScreenplayDavid Franzoni·ScreenplayDavid Franzoni·StoryCharles Shyer·ScreenplayNancy Meyers·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Matthew F. Leonetti·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Mark Goldblatt·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Thomas Newman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Susan Becker·Costume DesignRobert F. Boyle·Production DesignFrank Richwood·Art Direction
Production· 3
Joel Silver·ProducerLawrence Gordon·ProducerElaine K. Thompson·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 15
Simone Boisseree·StuntsGene Hartline·StuntsRalph Garrett·StuntsJohn-Clay Scott·StuntsTim Gallin·StuntsSharon Schaffer·StuntsMike Johnson·StuntsMarcia Holley·StuntsAngelo Lamonea·StuntsGreg Wayne Elam·StuntsAndy Duppin·StuntsJadie David·StuntsSteve Mack·StuntsMike Tillman·StuntsBennie E. Dobbins·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
62.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
27%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$30M
ROI 66%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Jumpin' Jack Flash's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#A52A2A
Mood
Energetic, Comedic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features Whoopi Goldberg in mid-air, legs spread and arms raised, against a white background. She is wearing a dark pinstripe suit over a light”

comedyromancethriller
Key Elements
SuitSneakersCityscape
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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