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Best of the Best poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.9 / 100
1989·Action / Drama / Sport·1h 37m

BEST OF THE BEST

“A team is not a team if you don't give a damn about each other.”

A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

Above the Line
Robert Radler·DirectorPaul Levine·WriterPaul Levine·StoryDouglas Ryan·Director of PhotographyPaul Gilman·Original Music ComposerWilliam Hoy·Editor
Cast
Eric Roberts·Alex GradyPhillip Rhee·Tommy LeeJames Earl Jones·Frank CouzoSally Kirkland·Catherine WadeChris Penn·Travis BrickleyJohn Dye·Virgil KellerDavid Agresta·Sonny GrassoTom Everett·Don PetersonLouise Fletcher·Mrs. GradyJohn P. Ryan·Jennings
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Radler·Director
Writing· 3
Paul Levine·WriterPaul Levine·StoryPhillip Rhee·Story
Camera· 1
Douglas Ryan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Hoy·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Gilman·Original Music ComposerMarcie Free·Theme Song Performance
Art & Design· 1
Kim Rees·Production Design
Production· 7
Phillip Rhee·ProducerPeter Strauss·ProducerFrank Giustra·Executive ProducerMichael Holzman·Executive ProducerDeborah Scott·Associate ProducerMarlon Staggs·Line ProducerJames F. Tarzia·Casting Director
Other Departments· 2
Bobby Burns·StuntsChuck Picerni Jr.·Stunts
By the Numbers
56.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI -66%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0099FF
#F0F0F0
#CC9900
Mood
Lively, Professional, Energetic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large group of people arranged in a multi-level, open-air structure resembling ancient Roman ruins, set against a bright blue sky with mod”

comedydramaworkplace
Key Elements
Computer MonitorsLaptopsFilesPensOffice DesksPlants
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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