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Drugstore Cowboy poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.3 / 100
1989·Crime / Drama·1h 42m

DRUGSTORE COWBOY

“Sooner or later, someone will pay the price.”

Portland, Oregon, 1971. Bob Hughes is the charismatic leader of a peculiar quartet, formed by his wife, Dianne, and another couple, Rick and Nadine, who skillfully steal from drugstores and hospital medicine cabinets in order to appease their insatiable need for drugs. But neither fun nor luck last forever.

Above the Line
Gus Van Sant·DirectorGus Van Sant·ScreenplayDaniel Yost·ScreenplayRobert D. Yeoman·Director of PhotographyElliot Goldenthal·Original Music ComposerMary Bauer·Editor
Cast
Matt Dillon·BobKelly Lynch·DianneJames Remar·GentryJames Le Gros·RickHeather Graham·NadineBeah Richards·Drug CounselorGrace Zabriskie·Bob's MotherMax Perlich·DavidWilliam S. Burroughs·Tom the PriestEric Hull·Druggist
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Gus Van Sant·DirectorDavid B. Householter·First Assistant DirectorRobin Leigh Fleck·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Gus Van Sant·ScreenplayDaniel Yost·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Robert D. Yeoman·Director of PhotographyEric Alan Edwards·Second Unit Director of PhotographyLes Percy·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Mary Bauer·EditorCurtiss Clayton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elliot Goldenthal·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
David Brisbin·Production DesignEve Cauley·Art DirectionMargaret Goldsmith·Set DecorationMissy Stewart·Set DresserMichael Gastaldo·Property MasterLizbeth Williamson·Makeup Artist
Production· 10
Karen Murphy·ProducerNick Wechsler·ProducerCary Brokaw·Executive ProducerSharon Bialy·CastingRichard Pagano·CastingKaren Koch·Production ManagerLaurie Parker·Production ExecutiveClaudia Lewis·Production ExecutiveEric McLeod·Production CoordinatorCharles Harrington·Location Manager
Other Departments· 3
Marsha Perloff·Wardrobe SupervisorGina Monaci·Hair DesignerChris Morley·Gaffer
By the Numbers
77.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI 88%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Drugstore Cowboy's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#77B5FE
#FFFFFF
Mood
Surreal
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Collage

“The movie poster features a collage-style design. On the left, the side of a person's face is prominently displayed, showing the eye, nose, and mouth. A brown c”

crimedrug use
Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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