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Weeds poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.5 / 100
1987·Drama / Music·1h 55m

WEEDS

“Feel what it's like from the inside.”

A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.

Above the Line
John D. Hancock·DirectorJohn D. Hancock·WriterDorothy Tristan·WriterJan Weincke·Director of PhotographyMelissa Etheridge·Original Music ComposerDavid Handman·Editor
Cast
Nick Nolte·Lee UmstetterErnie Hudson·BagdadRita Taggart·Lillian BingingtonMark Rolston·DaveLane Smith·ClaudeJohn Toles-Bey·NavarroJoe Mantegna·CarmineEssex Smith·VocalistSam L. Waymon·VocalistOrville Stoeber·Lead Guitar
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 1
John D. Hancock·Director
Writing· 2
John D. Hancock·WriterDorothy Tristan·Writer
Camera· 1
Jan Weincke·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
David Handman·EditorChris Lebenzon·EditorDennis M. O'Connor·EditorJon Poll·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Melissa Etheridge·Original Music ComposerOrville Stoeber·Original Music ComposerAngelo Badalamenti·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Pat Tagliaferro·Art DirectionMary Kay Stolz·Costume DesignJerie Kelter·Set DecorationEdouard F. Henriques III·Makeup Artist
Production· 8
Mel Pearl·Executive ProducerBill Badalato·ProducerBarbara Hanley·CastingBill Badalato·Unit Production ManagerCathy Henderson·CastingKen Kitch·Associate ProducerPatricia Carr·Associate ProducerFred Baron·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
James L. Honore·Post Production SupervisorAnthony Sorrentino·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
61.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
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 Weeds's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Playful, Confident, Intriguing
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with long, dark, wavy hair is positioned centrally, lying on her back with her arms outstretched to the sides. She is wearing a black halter-neck top wi”

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Key Elements
Cannabis Leaf Symbol
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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