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Legal Eagles poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.8 / 100
1986·Comedy / Crime / Romance·1h 56m

LEGAL EAGLES

“Tom Logan has a law partner who put a dog on the witness stand. A client who can't enter a room without a crime being committed. And a case that could turn out to be the murder of the year. His.”

District Attorney Tom Logan is set for higher office, at least until he becomes involved with defence lawyer Laura Kelly and her unpredictable client Chelsea Deardon. It seems the least of Chelsea's crimes is the theft of a very valuable painting, but as the women persuade Logan to investigate further and to cut some official corners, a much more sinister scenario starts to emerge.

Above the Line
Ivan Reitman·DirectorJack Epps Jr.·ScreenplayJim Cash·ScreenplayLászló Kovács·Director of PhotographyElmer Bernstein·Original Music ComposerWilliam D. Gordean·Editor
Cast
Robert Redford·Tom LoganDebra Winger·Laura J. KellyDaryl Hannah·Chelsea DeardonBrian Dennehy·CavanaughTerence Stamp·Victor TaftSteven Hill·BowerDavid Clennon·BlanchardJohn McMartin·ForresterJennifer Dundas·Jennifer LoganRoscoe Lee Browne·Judge Dawkins
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Ivan Reitman·Director
Writing· 3
Jack Epps Jr.·ScreenplayJim Cash·ScreenplayIvan Reitman·Story
Camera· 1
László Kovács·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
William D. Gordean·EditorSheldon Kahn·EditorPembroke J. Herring·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elmer Bernstein·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Albert Wolsky·Costume DesignJohn DeCuir Jr.·Production DesignRon Hobbs·Art DirectionThomas L. Roysden·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Joe Medjuck·Executive ProducerMichael C. Gross·Executive ProducerIvan Reitman·ProducerHoward Feuer·CastingDeborah Lucchesi·Casting
Other Departments· 12
Mic Rodgers·StuntsDonna Keegan·StuntsDonna Evans·StuntsJeannie Epper·StuntsTroy Gilbert·StuntsTim Gilbert·StuntsBuddy Van Horn·StuntsEurlyne Epper·StuntsRonnie Rondell Jr.·StuntsRick Avery·StuntsAndy Gill·StuntsNoon Orsatti·Stunts
By the Numbers
61.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
44%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$93M
ROI 133%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three people on a dark brown surface against a purple background. On the left is a woman with dark hair wearing a light pink blouse wi”

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