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Let It Ride poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.0 / 100
1989·Action / Comedy·1h 30m

LET IT RIDE

“Everyone in the world deserves a day like this.”

An average kind of guy who has a slight problem with gambling goes to the track, and mystically, it seems as though he can't lose, no matter how he bets; and he has an incredible day.

Above the Line
Joe Pytka·DirectorNancy Dowd·ScreenplayJay Cronley·BookCurtis J. Wehr·Director of PhotographyGiorgio Moroder·Original Music ComposerDede Allen·Editor
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss·Jay TrotterDavid Johansen·LooneyTeri Garr·PamJennifer Tilly·VickiAllen Garfield·GreenbergEdward Walsh·Marty (as Ed Walsh)Richard Edson·Johnny CasinoDavid Schramm·LufkinJohn Roselius·ReardonJoseph Walsh·Vibes
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Joe Pytka·DirectorAustin McCann·First Assistant DirectorLinda Montanti·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Nancy Dowd·ScreenplayJay Cronley·Book
Camera· 6
Curtis J. Wehr·Director of PhotographyEnrique Bravo·Camera OperatorBrian Williams·First Assistant CameraEnrique Bravo Jr.·First Assistant CameraDianna L. Slowey·Second Assistant CameraRandy Nolen·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 2
Dede Allen·EditorJim Miller·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Giorgio Moroder·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Wolf Kroeger·Production DesignFrederic C. Weiler·Art DirectionWendy Keller·Costume Design
Production· 7
David Giler·ProducerRichard Stenta·Executive ProducerWallis Nicita·CastingNed Dowd·Co-ProducerRandy Ostrow·Co-ProducerRichard Stenta·Production ManagerMichael Tadross·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 6
Chick Bernhard·StuntsArthur Edwards·Stunt CoordinatorBobby J. Foxworth·Stunt CoordinatorAlex Edlin·StuntsArtie Malesci·StuntsJay Amor·Stunts
By the Numbers
55.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
27%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -73%
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 Let It Ride's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#ADD8E6
#FFFFFF
#8B4513
Mood
Hopeful, Comedic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man kneeling with his hands clasped in prayer under a shower of dollar bills. He wears a white suit and a patterned tie. Behind him,”

Key Elements
Dollar BillsHorseJockeyManSuit
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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